Easy Canned Butter Beans (Simply Sautéed)
This easy butter beans recipe is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a flavorful, comforting dish. Whether served as a side or a main, these creamy beans are guaranteed to become a go-to favorite in your meal rotation!
Ingredients
- 2 cans butter beans 15 oz each, one drained, one with liquid
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt after sauteing
- ½ teaspoon salt when adding beans
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup white wine
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil, oregano, thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon salt, then pour in ⅓ cup white wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.½ teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup white wine
- Add 2 cans of butter beans (one drained, one with liquid), ⅓ cup water, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Stir well, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 cans butter beans, ⅓ cup water, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs. Enjoy!Freshly ground black pepper, Chopped fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 592mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg
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