Description
Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together creamy butter beans, tangy pickled red onions, and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a zesty marinade. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for gatherings, meal prepping, or simply enjoying as a light dinner. High in protein and fiber, Marinated Butter Beans offer a satisfying and filling option that can be served on toasted sourdough, tossed into salads, or enjoyed straight from the bowl. With minimal cooking required, this dish is both accessible and delicious—an ideal addition to your healthy eating repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green olives, roughly chopped
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper, roughly chopped
- 6–7 jarred artichoke hearts, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 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
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter beans, sliced onion, olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- For the marinade: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey/maple syrup, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne until bubbly. Remove from heat.
- Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Let the dish sit for at least 10 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg