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Creamy Butterbeans served with toast.
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Creamy Butterbeans

Try these Creamy Butterbeans for a delicious and nourishing meal. Smooth, flavourful, and packed with protein!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

  • 2 cans butterbeans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 cup cream I used vegan
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 2½ tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Firstly, dice the onions.
  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion to the pot, stirring for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Now add the drained butterbeans, paprika, Italian seasoning, mustard powder and vegetable stock and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the cream and nutritional yeast and stir.
  • Finally, add in the lemon juice, lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper and simmer until the sauce is thickened but not too thick.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot on the stove or in the microwave.
To Freeze: Freeze for up to six months in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Tip 1: This easy butter beans recipe is great served alongside some crusty bread or sourdough bread. 
Tip 2: For some tuscan butter beans, whip up a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with some spinach and basil.
Tip 3: If you aren't vegan, you could mix in some ham hocks to this delicious butter beans recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g