Description
Marinated butter beans are a creamy, flavorful delight that brings together a medley of vibrant ingredients. This dish features tender butter beans enveloped in a zesty marinade made from fresh herbs, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts. It’s the perfect addition to any gathering or a quick weeknight meal. Not only is it bursting with flavor, but it’s also rich in protein and fiber, making it a nutritious option for everyone. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this versatile dish that can be served as a side, on toasted sourdough, or even as a salad topper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans
- ½ small red onion
- ½ cup green olives
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper
- 6–7 jarred artichoke hearts
- Fresh dill and parsley
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- Olive oil
- Honey (or maple syrup)
- Garlic
- Spices
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine butter beans, sliced onion, olives, roasted pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne until frothy. Remove from heat.
- Pour the marinade over the bean mixture and toss well to combine. Let sit for at least 10 minutes; ideally 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve on toasted sourdough or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg