Marinated Butter Beans

Marinated Butter Beans

3 servings
Think creamy butter beans, paired with pickled red onions, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts, tossed in a spicy olive and lemon marinade. Like, what more could you want? Plus, this dish is high in both protein and fiber!

Ingredients

  • about 14 oz or 400 g) butter beans

    drained and rinsed

    1 can
  • red onion

    thinly sliced

    ½ small
  • about 20) green olives

    roughly chopped

    ½ c
  • jarred roasted red pepper

    roughly chopped

    1
  • jarred artichoke hearts

    halved

    6
  • fresh dill

    minced and loosely packed

    ½ c
  • fresh parsley

    minced and loosely packed

    ½ c
  • lemons worth of zest
    1
  • kosher salt

    plus more as needed

    1 tsp
  • lemon juice
    ¼ c
  • extra virgin olive oil
    ¼ c
  • honey or maple syrup
    1 tbsp
  • garlic

    finely minced

    1 clove
  • red pepper flakes
    1 tsp
  • cumin
    ¼ tsp
  • cayenne pepper
    ¼ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, red pepper, artichoke, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt into a large serving bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, add the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Place on the stovetop, and heat on medium-high heat, whisking occasionally. Once the marinade starts to froth and bubble, take it off the heat.

  3. 3

    Pour the marinade over the bowl and toss to combine. Let the marinated beans sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, although 30 minutes is ideal.

  4. 4

    Enjoy on toasted sourdough, or just on its own. Store the leftovers in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Marinated Butter Beans

Marinated Butter Beans

45 min3 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for a vibrant, flavorful dish that truly satisfies and nourishes? These Marinated Butter Beans are a delightful blend of creamy texture and bold flavors, perfect for a stand-alone dinner or a robust side.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe stands out by transforming simple canned butter beans into an elegant, high-protein, and high-fiber meal. The magic happens with a lively combination of tangy pickled red onions, briny green olives, sweet roasted red peppers, and tender artichoke hearts. Everything is then tossed in a zesty, spicy olive and lemon marinade, ensuring every bite is bursting with complex taste.

What to Expect

Prepare for a dish that is wonderfully complex yet surprisingly easy to assemble. You'll encounter the tender, melt-in-your-mouth creaminess of the butter beans, complemented by the crisp bite of thinly sliced red onion and the savory chew of olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts. The marinade, infused with fresh dill, parsley, lemon, garlic, and a kick from red pepper flakes and cayenne, brightens and unites all the components. This dish is designed to be enjoyed as a refreshing and satisfying dinner.

Customization & Variations

You can easily adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to suit your preference. For a different twist, explore various types of green olives to add subtle nuances to the flavor profile. The recipe calls for either honey or maple syrup, offering a straightforward swap depending on what you have on hand or your dietary preference.

Serving & Context

This makes a fantastic and fulfilling dinner that feels both special and effortless. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a main course, allowing the vibrant flavors to truly shine.

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