Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic

Name: Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Greek, Italian, Spanish
Ingredients: 1 tsp Dijon Mustard; 1 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 1 bunch Fresh Parsley; 2 whole Garlic; 0.5 tbsp Lemon; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Red Onion; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 16 oz White Beans

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Greek 🇬🇷Italian 🇮🇹Spanish 🇪🇸 Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic pairs tender, creamy beans with a bright, citrusy sauce enriched by butter and a hint of Dijon. The garlic and red onion add gentle savoriness, while a splash of bean liquid makes everything silky. Serve as a quick weeknight side or a light lunch with crusty bread and fresh parsley.

Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy

1

Drain the butter beans, reserving the liquid; set both aside.
2

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil until sizzling. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3

Stir the lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard into the saucepan until well mixed. Stir in the beans, then add some of the reserved bean liquid until it reaches your desired consistency. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the beans are heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
4

Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.