Description
A quick and easy creamy butter bean skillet dish with capers and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the butter beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Add the capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Butter beans are versatile; feel free to customize with veggies or herbs. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg