Description
Butter Beans bring creamy comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens to your dinner table. Simmered with garlic, herbs, and olive oil, these tender legumes deliver simple, satisfying flavor that connects you directly to traditional home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (13.4-ounce) can pre-cooked butter beans
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 red onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cooking and Optional Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Red chili flakes
- Hemp seeds
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons avocado oil into a saucepan, heating over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Toss 1 finely chopped red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves into the hot oil, sautéing for exactly 5 minutes until they turn soft and translucent.
- Add the entire 13.4-ounce can of drained butter beans and the full 13.5-ounce can of coconut milk to the pan, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the mixture, then sprinkle in 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Stir the seasonings thoroughly, ensuring your beans are evenly coated with the fragrant spices.
- Reduce heat and let the beans simmer for precisely 5 minutes, stirring every minute to prevent sticking and help the sauce thicken.
- Remove from heat when the sauce reaches a creamy consistency and looks glossy.
- Optionally sprinkle red chili flakes or hemp seeds on top for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while the beans are warm and sauce is silky.
Notes
- Sautéing the aromatics slowly develops a rich, deep flavor foundation for the beans.
- Coconut milk creates a creamy texture, but low-fat milk or broth works for a lighter version.
- Turmeric adds beautiful golden color and subtle earthiness that complements the butter beans perfectly.
- Hemp seeds or chili flakes provide a delightful crunch and extra layer of flavor when sprinkled on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg