Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans are a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the creaminess of white beans with a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and zesty lemon juice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner. Serve it as a satisfying side or a vegetarian main course to enjoy the comforting flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or navy), rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the canned white beans under cold water and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling gently.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed beans and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg