Description
Marinated Butter Beans are a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Creamy butter beans are tossed with vibrant pickled red onions, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts in a zesty olive and lemon marinade. This recipe not only bursts with flavor but is also high in protein and fiber, making it an ideal option for vegetarians and health-conscious eaters. Serve these marinated butter beans as a refreshing salad, a flavorful side dish on toasted sourdough, or enjoy them as a wholesome snack. With their vibrant colors and tangy taste, they are sure to impress at gatherings or make for an easy meal prep choice throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans
- ½ small red onion
- ½ cup green olives
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper
- 6–7 artichoke hearts
- Fresh dill and parsley
- Lemon juice and zest
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Honey or maple syrup
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Cumin
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- For the marinade, heat lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan until frothy.
- Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Let the mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving; longer marination enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg