Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 398.55 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 12.36 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 60.95 g 22%
- Total Fat 11.86 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.29 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 701.36 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 12.51 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 2.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 237.5 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 5.26 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 204.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 172.37 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 61.6 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dijon Mustard, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 398.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic made of?
- The main ingredients are Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic healthy?
- Butter Beans with Lemon and Garlic has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 398.55 calories and 12.36 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 701.36 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.29 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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