Description
Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy butter beans with a zesty olive oil and lemon marinade. Perfect for any occasion, these beans are not only easy to make but also packed with protein and fiber, making them an excellent choice for a quick meal prep or as an impressive appetizer for your guests. With the addition of pickled red onions, olives, and artichoke hearts, this salad brings together bold flavors that will delight your palate. Serve them on toasted sourdough, toss them into salads, or enjoy them as a refreshing dip—the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper
- 6–7 jarred artichoke hearts
- Fresh dill and parsley
- Lemon zest and juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Honey or maple syrup
- Garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and salt.
- For the marinade: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or syrup), minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne until frothy.
- Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve on toasted sourdough or as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg