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Lemon Garlic Butter Beans

Lemon Garlic Butter Beans
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Lemon Garlic Butter Beans is a vibrant and flavorful dish that beautifully combines fresh lemon zest and juice with rich butter, fragrant garlic, and creamy butter beans. Quick to prepare and versatile, this recipe is perfect as a side dish or light main course, delivering a nutritious meal full of protein, fiber, and bright, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked butter beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme), chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather fresh garlic, juice and zest your lemons, and drain your cooked butter beans. Ensuring everything is ready before cooking makes the process quick and smooth.
  2. Sauté Garlic in Butter: Heat butter over medium heat and gently sauté the minced garlic until fragrant but not browned, for about 1-2 minutes. This infuses the butter with savory garlic flavor that coats every bean.
  3. Add Butter Beans and Olive Oil: Stir in the cooked butter beans along with a drizzle of olive oil. Gently toss to coat all beans with the garlic butter mixture and warm them evenly.
  4. Incorporate Lemon Zest and Juice: Add freshly grated lemon zest and lemon juice, stirring quickly to infuse the beans with bright citrus flavor that balances the richness.
  5. Season and Finish: Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh herbs. Toss everything once more and remove from heat, ensuring all flavors are perfectly balanced before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for a more vibrant and punchy flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.
  • Cook garlic just until fragrant to avoid any bitterness from overcooking.
  • Choose a high-quality butter for better richness and taste.
  • If using canned butter beans, rinse and warm them beforehand to keep the texture creamy.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste to balance brightness and tanginess.

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