Creamy Butter Beans
Serves 4
5 mins prep
17 mins cook
22 mins total
10 everyday ingredients transform this Simple Butter Beans Recipe into a creamy, dreamy comfort food! Soft butter beans are combined with a smoky and lemony broth for an easy and satisfying 30-minute meal. Vegan and Gluten-Free.
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Sauté: Warm a large pot or heavy-bottomed braiser to medium-high heat and add the oil. Once shimmering, add the lemon half and place it off to one side, cut-side down. Add the diced onion to the other side of the pan and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden. At this point the lemon should be seared; remove from the pan and set aside.
Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper to taste. Sauté for 60 to 90 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant but before it browns.
Simmer: Add the beans and vegetable broth and stir well. Bring the beans to a light boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Final Touches: Remove the beans from the heat and add the juice from the seared lemon. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Serve & Store: Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley or as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
