Creamy Coconut Butter Beans with Lemon and Spices Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Butter Beans recipe combines tender pre-cooked butter beans with aromatic spices and coconut milk for a rich, comforting dish. Perfect as a hearty side or light main, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with optional garnishes like red chili flakes and hemp seeds to add extra texture and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Butter Beans Mixture
- 2 tablespoons oil (avocado or olive oil recommended)
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 13.4-ounce package or can pre-cooked butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 13.5-ounce can full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Garnishes
- Red chili flakes
- Hemp seeds
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, finely chopped red onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion and garlic have softened and begun to turn golden.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the drained and rinsed butter beans, full fat coconut milk, lemon juice, ground turmeric, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and salt. Mix everything well to combine thoroughly.
- Simmer to Thicken: Allow the mixture to simmer on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy, ensuring the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Once thickened and creamy, remove from heat. Serve the butter beans hot, optionally garnished with red chili flakes and hemp seeds for an added kick and texture. Enjoy your comforting, flavorful dish!
Notes
- You can use either canned or pre-cooked frozen butter beans; just make sure they are drained and rinsed.
- Adjust the spices to your taste—for more heat, add extra chili flakes.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan and dairy-free meal, ensure the oil used is plant-based such as olive or avocado oil.
Keywords: Butter Beans, Creamy Butter Beans, Coconut Milk Beans, Vegan Bean Recipe, Easy Stovetop Beans, Mediterranean Vegan
