Description
Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together creamy butter beans, tangy pickled red onions, zesty olives, and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 45 minutes and is perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to casual dinners. Packed with protein and fiber, these marinated beans not only tantalize your taste buds but also offer a nutritious boost to your meal. Serve them on toasted sourdough, toss them into salads, or enjoy them as a light snack for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (about 14 oz) butter beans
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper
- 6–7 artichoke hearts
- Fresh dill and parsley
- Marinade: lemon zest
- lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- honey (or maple syrup)
- garlic
- red pepper flakes
- cumin
- cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine drained butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper until bubbling.
- Pour the hot marinade over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 10 minutes (30 minutes for enhanced flavor).
- Serve on toasted sourdough or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg