Description
Marinated Butter Beans are a delicious and vibrant dish that combines creamy butter beans with a medley of pickled red onions, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon marinade. This protein-rich salad is perfect for various occasions – from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. High in fiber and full of flavor, Marinated Butter Beans can be enjoyed on their own, as a topping on toasted sourdough, or as part of a refreshing salad or mezze platter. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this delightful dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body.
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
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 lemons worth of zest
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine butter beans, sliced onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichokes, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- 2. Make the Marinade: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne until frothy. Remove from heat.
- 3. Combine: Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 4. Serve: Enjoy on toasted sourdough or as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg