Description
A quick and easy creamy dish made with butter beans, garlic, and a touch of lemon, perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of butter beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat until bubbly and foamy.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add the butter beans and stir gently to coat with the sauce.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and add lemon zest, stirring until warmed through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Best to eat warm for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg