Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans recipe. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavors, this dish is a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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For the beans:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans or lima beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable broth
For the creamy sauce:
- ¼ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the beans: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sauté garlic and shallot until soft. Add beans, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the beans: Stir in vegetable broth and simmer. Add cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use olive oil and coconut cream.
- Delicious as a side dish or over toast, rice, or pasta.
- Enhance with wilted greens like spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
