Pan-Fried Butter Beans

Pan-Fried Butter Beans
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    93

Elevate the humble butter bean with this vibrant pan-fried rendition. Crisp exteriors give way to creamy interiors, infused with fragrant rosemary, piquant garlic, and a whisper of heat. A delightful side dish or vegetarian main, ready in minutes.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    373 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and have them ready to go. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Sauté Beans: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the drained and dried butter beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they develop a slight golden-brown color and become crispy, approximately 8-10 minutes.

03

Step

Infuse Flavors: Add the smashed garlic, fresh rosemary sprigs, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the beans are nicely crisped, about 3-5 minutes.

04

Step

Deglaze and Finish: Discard the garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs. Stir in the white wine vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for another minute until the vinegar has mostly evaporated.

05

Step

Season and Serve: Season to taste with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For the best results, ensure the butter beans are thoroughly dried before cooking. This will help them achieve a crispy exterior.
Feel free to experiment with other herbs such as thyme or sage.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end can brighten the flavors even further.
If you like some heat, consider a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Conner Vandervort

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 31 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Carmela Murphy

    I never thought butter beans could taste this good. The rosemary and red pepper flakes make it special.

  • Cathrine Framiconroy

    The key is really drying the butter beans. I didn't do that the first time and they were soggy.

  • Quentin Lind

    My kids even loved these! I omitted the red pepper flakes for them.

  • Priscilla Damore

    I've made this multiple times, it's a staple in my kitchen now.

  • Juvenal Bechtelar

    Great recipe! I added a little lemon zest for extra brightness.

  • Lizeth Price

    I used dried thyme because I didn't have rosemary and it was still delicious!

  • Karina Koelpin

    So quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight side dish.

  • Jensen Corkery

    This recipe is a keeper!

  • Adolphus Hudson

    This recipe is a game-changer! So easy and the flavor is incredible.

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