Lemony Butter Beans With Fresh Herbs
Creamy butter beans simmered with garlic, lemon and fresh herbs in a flavourful broth. An easy 25-minute meal served with crispy sourdough.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp extra
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 1 large red chilli finely diced
- 1 tsp sweet parika
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 400 g butter beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 spring onions green and white parts chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dill finely chopped
- salt + pepper
- 4 slices sourdough to serve
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large saucepan on a medium heat, bring 4 tablespoons of olive oil to heat. Add the garlic, shallot and chilli and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant. Add the lemon zest and sweet paprika and cook for a further minute.
- Simmer the beans: Add the butter beans and chicken stock to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the broth has slightly reduced and the beans are soft and creamy.
- Fry the sourdough: While the beans simmer, drizzle the sourdough with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place into a frypan on a low to medium heat and cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
- Finish and serve: Stir the spring onions, parsley and dill through the beans. Squeeze over the lemon juice and season to taste. Serve immediately with the olive oil fried sourdough.
Notes
- Beans: Butter beans are my favourite for their creamy texture, but cannellini beans also work beautifully.
- Stock: Use vegetable stock to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Herbs: Fresh parsley and dill give the broth its lovely bright flavour. Coriander also works if you prefer.
- Consistency: For a thicker broth, gently mash a few beans against the side of the pan while simmering.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of stock or water to loosen the broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 965kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1147mg | Potassium: 1801mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2461IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 13mg
