Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans
Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans are a delightful side dish that blend tender butter beans with a rich, zesty garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, adding both flavor and nutrition to your table. With the vibrant kick of lemon and the savory depth of garlic, every bite is a tantalizing experience that will impress your family or guests. Enjoy this versatile dish as a side or light main course, making it a staple in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Gently fold in the rinsed butter beans and stir occasionally for about 3 minutes to warm through.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the beans and mix well. Heat while stirring gently for another 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, stirring until melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg