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Butter Beans

Creamy Butter Beans with Zesty Flavors – Vegan Delight

Discover a comforting and quick vegan Creamy Butter Beans dish, combining savory, smoky, and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Substitute with avocado or olive oil if desired.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Substitute any onion variety if necessary.
  • 3 cloves Garlic 1 teaspoon of garlic powder can substitute fresh garlic.
  • 2 cups Butter Beans Cannellini beans can be used if unavailable.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk For non-vegan version, use heavy cream.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used for different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Avoid substitutions for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Thyme can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Garnishing (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Omit if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp Seeds Can be omitted entirely.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 finely chopped red onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing until translucent and golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 cups of drained butter beans, 1 cup of coconut milk, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  4. Serve warm either on their own or over a bed of rice or quinoa. Garnish with red chili flakes and hemp seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover butter beans in an airtight container for up to one week. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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