Description

Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy butter beans with zesty flavors, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This delightful recipe features a medley of ingredients, including olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a flavorful marinade of lemon juice and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a healthy snack, marinated butter beans can be served on toasted sourdough, added to salads, or enjoyed straight from the bowl. With their rich taste and satisfying texture, they are sure to elevate your culinary experience.

Ingredients

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1 can (14 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (about 20) green olives, roughly chopped
1 jarred roasted red pepper, roughly chopped
6–7 jarred artichoke hearts, halved
1/2 cup fresh dill, minced and loosely packed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced and loosely packed
1 lemon's worth of zest
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine drained butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne until frothy. Remove from heat.
Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and gently toss to combine.
Allow the marinated mixture to rest for at least 10 minutes (30 minutes recommended) before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (130g)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg