Butter Beans with Garlic, Lemon and Herbs
These butter beans are a refreshing Mediterranean-style twist on the classic, with spicy, garlicky, lemony and herbaceous flavor. Serve with bread, plain pasta, or rice to capture all the sauce.
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | Sugar | 1 g |
| Carbs | 35 g | Cholesterol | – |
| Protein | 11 g | Sodium | 965 mg |
| Fat | 8 g | Fiber | 11 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | – | ||
| Sodium | 965 mg | ||
| Fiber | 11 g |
Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 7 min Total Time: 12 min
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Urfa pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
Black pepper
2 (15- ounce) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Juice of 2 lemons
2 green onions, trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts)
1/3 cup roughly chopped parsley
1/3 cup roughly chopped dill
Instructions
Toast the seasonings. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once it begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, urfa pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir just until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute (do not let the garlic brown or the oil will taste bitter).
Simmer the beans. Add the drained butter beans and the broth. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer until the beans are warm and the broth is just slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Finish and serve. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, green onions, and fresh herbs. Serve warm, with your favorite crusty bread, rice, or tossed with cooked plain pasta.