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Creamy Coconut Butter Beans with Turmeric and Oregano Recipe

Name: Creamy Coconut Butter Beans with Turmeric and Oregano Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 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

Bylina moretti February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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Introduction

This creamy butter beans recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a nutritious meal. With fragrant spices and rich coconut milk, it offers comforting warmth in just 10 minutes. Ideal for a simple lunch or dinner, it’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.

A close-up view of a dish of cooked beans covered in a thick orange sauce, with visible small bits of red chili flakes and sprinkled light-colored seasoning on top. The beans appear plump and glossy, sitting close together in a shallow white bowl, with some sauce pooling around them. A silver spoon is partially visible on the left side of the bowl, resting on the white marbled surface beneath. The overall look is warm and rich, with the orange sauce giving a shiny texture to the beans. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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

Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, red onion, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and starting to turn golden.
Step 2: Add the butter beans, coconut milk, lemon juice, turmeric, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt. Stir everything together well.
Step 3: Let the mixture simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy, about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Serve warm, garnished with optional red chili flakes or hemp seeds if desired. Enjoy your delicious butter beans!

Tips & Variations

Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter flavor, but bottled works well in a pinch.
Add chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra freshness.
For a spicier kick, increase chili flakes or add a diced fresh chili while sautéing the onions.
Serve over rice or with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. If the sauce thickens too much when cold, add a splash of water or coconut milk to loosen it.