Description
A quick and flavorful marinated butter beans recipe, perfect for meal prep or as a protein-packed side dish. These creamy beans are tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic marinade with pickled red onions, olives, and roasted red peppers for a Mediterranean-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Butter Beans
- 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onion
- 1/2 cup Olives
- 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers
- 1/2 cup Artichoke Hearts
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the butter beans, sliced pickled red onions, chopped olives, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, fresh dill, fresh parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper over medium-high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and fragrant.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour the hot marinade over the bean mixture in the large bowl.
- Gently toss everything together until the beans are well coated in the marinade.
- Allow the marinated butter beans to marinate for at least 10 minutes, or preferably 30 minutes, for maximum flavor absorption.
- Serve the marinated butter beans on crispy toasted sourdough or on their own as a hearty side dish.
Notes
- Garnish with extra fresh herbs or feta cheese for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a milder flavor, omit the red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Canned butter beans are recommended for convenience and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg