Description
Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and nutritious dish that can effortlessly elevate any meal. This delightful recipe combines creamy butter beans with colorful ingredients like pickled red onions, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon marinade. Perfect for gatherings or as a quick weeknight dinner, these beans offer a burst of flavor and are high in protein and fiber, making them both satisfying and nourishing. Whether enjoyed on toasted sourdough bread or as part of a fresh salad, Marinated Butter Beans will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper, chopped
- 6–7 jarred artichoke hearts, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- For the Marinade: 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine butter beans, red onion, olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium 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 salad mixture and toss well to combine.
- Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad/Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg