Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Marinated Butter Beans, a healthy and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful recipe features creamy butter beans tossed with pickled red onions, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts, all enveloped in a zesty olive oil and lemon marinade. Rich in protein and fiber, these marinated beans serve as a nutritious side or a delicious stand-alone dish. Quick to prepare and versatile, they can be enjoyed on toasted sourdough or incorporated into salads for a refreshing touch. Ideal for meal prep, leftover flavors only improve with time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (about 14 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (about 20) green olives, roughly chopped
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper, roughly chopped
- 6–7 jarred artichoke hearts, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced and loosely packed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced and loosely packed
- 1 lemon's worth of zest
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 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), garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne until frothy.
- Pour the marinade over the bean mixture; toss gently. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (30 minutes preferred) before serving.
- Serve on toasted bread or as desired; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg