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Marinated Butter Beans

Zesty Marinated Butter Beans Salad for a Flavorful Boost

Experience a flavor explosion with this Marinated Butter Beans Salad, packed with protein and fiber for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Butter Beans Creamy and protein-rich
  • 1 cup Pickled Red Onion For tangy crunch
  • 1/2 cup Olives Green or black variety
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Pepper Diced or use fresh bell pepper
  • 1 cup Artichoke Hearts Canned or jarred options
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Or substitute with parsley or chives
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Or substitute with dill or chives
For the Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Bright and zesty flavor
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Or use avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or agave syrup
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin For savoriness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice tolerance

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy butter beans, sliced pickled red onion, chopped olives, diced roasted red pepper, and quartered artichoke hearts. Add freshly chopped dill and parsley along with lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Stir to distribute flavors.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Warm over medium heat until bubbling gently, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour the warm marinade over the bean mixture. Gently toss with a spatula until everything is well-coated.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and let marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, ideally 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  5. After marination, give the salad a final gentle toss and serve cold or atop toasted sourdough bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Marinate longer for deeper flavor; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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