October 14, 2024
Garlic and Herb Marinated Butter Beans
Servings:
1
Difficulty:
On one of my Trader Joe’s trips, I came across their canned marinated beans. This recipe came as a marriage between the creamy, big butter beans and the herbaceous lemon parsley marinade that they have on the chickpeas.
Why you will love this recipe
Meal prep friendly. Since these beans develop more flavor as they marinate, this is a great dish to make early in the week and let it sit until you need to use it.
Feeds good gut bacteria. Beans are a rich source of a type of fiber called resistant starch which is created when the beans are cooked and then cooled. Your gut bacteria love to feed on resistant starch and produce beneficial chemical signals for the rest of your body.
Can be used in various ways. Add these beans onto a slice of crunchy toast, mix into a salad, or eat on its own as a snack.
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic
½ tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
1 small handful parsley
½ lemon
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup cooked giant butter beans
Method
PREP. Mince garlic. Grind cumin in spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Roughly chop parsley.
MAKE. Add garlic, red chili flakes, ground cumin, pepper, salt, parsley, juice of the lemon, and olive oil to a medium mason jar or bowl with a lid. Mix well to combine. Add cooked beans. Mix again to coat all beans. Cover jar/bowl.
REFRIGERATE. Place jar in refrigerator for at least 3 days to allow flavors to develop.
SERVE. Remove jar from fridge and let oil come to room temperature if solidified. Drain beans from oil. Serve as desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use marinated butter beans? Serve the butter beans as a toast topping, in a mezze spread, or with crackers as a snack.
What can I use instead of butter beans? If you do not have giant butter beans, use chickpeas or white beans.
Are marinated butter beans good for meal prep? This recipe is fantastic for meal prep as the oil will preserve the beans for a good amount of time.
What can I do with the remaining oil? When draining the beans, reserve the oil to use in pastas, salads, toast, or anywhere else you want a flavorful drizzle.