Butter Beans
Serves 8|
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- olive oil, as needed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound frozen butter beans
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Directions
- Fry the bacon. Transfer to a plate. Add enough oil to the drippings to measure 1/4 cup. Add the onion, garlic, and salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 25 minutes.
- Cook the butter beans according to the package directions. Drain, transfer to a serving bowl, and cover to keep warm.
- Add the honey and vinegar to the onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute, then pour over the butter beans. Add the pepper and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and goat cheese, if using.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 125.51Calories From Fat 21%
- Calcium 26.57mg
- Carbohydrate 18.66g
- Cholesterol 6.97mg
- Fat 2.92g
- Fiber 3.68g
- Iron 1.5mg
- Protein 6.86mg
- Sat Fat 0.93g
- Sodium 316.6mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
Butter beans are sweeter and more tender than lima beans, which can work as a substitute.
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