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Marry Me Butter Beans

Creamy butter beans infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for intimate gatherings or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter Beans
  • 2 cups Butter beans fresh or dried
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil quality
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth low-sodium
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice fresh

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the butter beans thoroughly under cool running water to remove any excess starch or impurities.
  2. Soak the beans overnight in a large bowl filled with water.
Cooking
  1. Cook the soaked beans in a pot of boiling salted water for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
  2. Sauté garlic and onion in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combine the cooked butter beans with the sautéed mixture in the skillet, stirring gently to blend flavors. Let everything simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

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