Description
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavors with our Marinated Butter Beans, perfect for any occasion from cozy family dinners to lively gatherings. This protein-packed dish features creamy butter beans tossed with zesty pickled red onions, tangy olives, sweet roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts, all enveloped in a spicy olive and lemon marinade. Not only is it delicious, but it also offers a nutritious boost with high levels of protein and fiber. Serve it on toasted sourdough, toss it in salads, or enjoy it as a refreshing side dish. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, these marinated beans are sure to impress your guests while being friendly for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 jarred roasted red pepper
- 6–7 jarred artichoke hearts
- Fresh dill and parsley
- Lemon juice and zest
- Olive oil
- Honey or maple syrup
- Garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine drained butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne until frothy; then remove from heat.
- Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes (30 minutes for optimal flavor) before serving.
- Serve on toasted sourdough or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg