Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Marinated Butter Beans, a delightful dish that combines creamy butter beans with zesty pickled red onions, tangy olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts. Tossed in a spicy olive oil and lemon marinade, this dish is both nutritious and versatile, making it perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings. High in protein and fiber, these marinated beans are not only a feast for the palate but also a health-conscious choice that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 roasted red pepper
- 6–7 artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup fresh dill
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichokes, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and kosher salt. Mix gently.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper until bubbling. Remove from heat.
- Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (ideally 30 minutes) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg