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Marinated Butter Beans

Marinated Butter Beans
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Marinated Butter Beans are a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together creamy butter beans, tangy pickled red onions, briny olives, and sweet roasted red peppers. This delightful recipe not only serves as a delicious side but also stands out as a flavorful main dish. Packed with protein and fiber, these beans are perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. The zesty marinade made of lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs infuses each bite with bright flavors that will tantalize your taste buds while nourishing your body.

Ingredients

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  • 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 tsp kosher salt
  • 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 mixing bowl, combine the butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper until it begins to froth. Remove from heat.
  3. Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Let the beans sit for at least 10 minutes; ideally allow them to marinate for about 30 minutes before serving.

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