Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender butter beans with a rich and tangy sauce infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs. This vegetarian recipe is easy to make and perfect for a comforting main course or a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Butter Beans: Stir in butter beans and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Cream and Seasonings: Reduce heat and stir in cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese, if using, then remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve as a vegetarian main or side dish.
- Pair with crusty bread or roasted chicken/fish.
- For dairy-free version, use coconut cream and omit Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
