Marinated Butter Beans
Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines creamy butter beans with zesty ingredients for a refreshing twist. This quick and easy recipe features a delightful mix of pickled red onions, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts, all tossed in a spicy olive oil and lemon marinade. Perfect as a side dish, on toast, or as a light main course, these marinated beans are not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber to keep you energized throughout the day. Ideal for meal prep, they can be stored in the fridge for up to five days, making them an excellent choice for healthy lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (about 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
- Marinade: lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichokes, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- For the marinade: 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 hot marinade over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Let it sit for at least 10 minutes (30 minutes is ideal) before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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