Butter Bean Piccata
Butter Bean Piccata is one of those dishes that feels fancy but is secretly super simple. This vibrant vegetarian recipe features creamy butter beans nestled in a tangy, lemony piccata sauce with pops of briny capers. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, but its bright flavors and elegant presentation make it equally great for a special occasion meal.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil 90 ml, divided
- 2 shallots finely chopped (60 g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt 1.5 g
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry white wine 240 ml
- ¼ cup water 60 ml
- 2 cans butter beans 15 oz / 425 g each
- ¼ cup capers 40 g, drained
- 2 lemons Zest and juice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper 0.6 g freshly ground
- Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 shallots, ¼ teaspoon salt, 6 cloves garlic
- Add white wine and simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce. Stir in butter beans (one can drained, one with liquid), capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with black pepper.1 cup dry white wine, 2 cans butter beans, ¼ cup capers, 2 lemons Zest and juice, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if sauce becomes too thick.¼ cup water
- Serve garnished with parsley, a lemon slice and Parmesan cheese.Fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 11gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 458mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg
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