Zesty Butter Beans
Brighten up your mealtime with Zesty Butter Beans, a vibrant and heart-healthy dish packed with bold flavors and ready in just 20 minutes! This Mediterranean-inspired recipe turns simple pantry staples into a zesty masterpiece, featuring tender butter beans infused with the tangy freshness of lemon zest and juice, the smoky warmth of paprika, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Sautéed to perfection in golden olive oil with fragrant garlic, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these beans are a versatile side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, Zesty Butter Beans deliver a balance of creamy textures and lively seasonings in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the butter beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to warm them through.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the butter beans evenly with the seasonings.
Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 409 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
