Creamy Coconut Butter Beans with Turmeric and Oregano Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Butter Beans recipe featuring tender butter beans simmered in rich coconut milk and fragrant spices, perfect as a quick and comforting vegetarian meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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
- Sauté Aromatics: In a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop, add the oil, finely chopped red onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the mixture has softened and begun to turn golden, which helps release the flavors.
- Add Ingredients: Incorporate the drained butter beans, full fat coconut milk, lemon juice, ground turmeric, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and salt into the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer and Thicken: Allow the butter beans to simmer gently on medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent sticking while the mixture thickens slightly and becomes creamy, approximately 5 minutes.
- Serve: Once the mixture has reached a creamy consistency, transfer to serving dishes. Garnish optionally with red chili flakes and hemp seeds to add extra flavor and texture, then enjoy your dish!
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and good quality olive or avocado oil.
- Drain and rinse canned butter beans well to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preferences, especially the turmeric and smoked paprika.
- Optional garnishes like red chili flakes add heat, while hemp seeds provide a nutty crunch and extra nutrition.
- This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a wholesome vegetarian meal.
Keywords: Butter Beans, Coconut Milk, Vegetarian, Easy Recipe, Creamy Beans, Quick Meal, Healthy, Spices, Stovetop Cooking
