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Zesty Butter Beans Recipe

Zesty Butter Beans Recipe
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This Zesty Butter Beans recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender butter beans with aromatic spices, coconut milk, and a hint of lemon juice. Perfect as a comforting side or light main course, it offers a nutritious and satisfying option with a bright, zesty finish.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (13.4-ounce) package or can pre-cooked butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can full fat coconut milk

Spices and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Garnishes

  • Red chili flakes
  • Hemp seeds

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and add the finely chopped red onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and begins to turn golden brown.
  2. Add Beans and Spices: Stir in the drained butter beans, full-fat coconut milk, lemon juice, ground turmeric, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Simmer and Thicken: Allow the mixture to simmer gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy in texture, about 5 minutes. If the mixture appears too soupy, lightly mash a few butter beans to release starch and help thicken the sauce.
  4. Serve: Once thickened and creamy, transfer the beans to serving dishes. Garnish with red chili flakes and hemp seeds if desired. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • If the dish turns out too soupy, mash a few butter beans during cooking to release natural starches for thickening.
  • Use high-quality or fresh butter beans for the best creamy consistency.
  • This recipe is easily adapted with different oils or additional spices to suit personal preferences.

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Keywords: butter beans, creamy beans, coconut milk recipe, vegan bean dish, turmeric butter beans, easy plant-based recipe

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