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Marinated Butter Beans

Marinated Butter Beans

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Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together creamy beans with zesty pickled red onions, olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts. Tossed in a bright olive oil and lemon marinade, this easy-to-prepare salad is not only satisfying but also loaded with protein and fiber, making it an ideal addition to any meal. Whether you serve it as a refreshing side dish, atop toasted sourdough, or as a light main course, these marinated beans will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for meal prep, the flavors deepen over time, making it an excellent make-ahead option for gatherings or busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (about 14 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup green olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 jar roasted red pepper, roughly chopped
  • 67 artichoke hearts, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced and loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced and loosely packed
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 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. In a large bowl, combine drained butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, halved artichoke hearts, minced dill and parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
  2. For the marinade: Heat lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until frothy (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat.
  3. Pour warm marinade over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine. Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving; longer marination enhances flavor.
  4. Serve on toasted bread or as is. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg