Best 4 Butter Beans With Butter Mint And Lime Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable butter beans recipe collection, featuring three unique and flavorful dishes. Indulge in the classic combination of butter beans, butter, mint, and lime in our signature Butter Beans with Butter, Mint, and Lime recipe. Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with our flavorful Butter Beans with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta recipe, bursting with Mediterranean flavors. For a hearty and comforting meal, try our Butter Beans with Chorizo and Spinach recipe, a delightful fusion of Spanish and Portuguese flavors. Each recipe offers a distinct culinary experience, showcasing the versatility of butter beans and inspiring you to explore new flavor combinations in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTER BEANS WITH BUTTER, MINT, AND LIME



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Provided by Matt Lee

Categories     Bean     Vegetable     Side     Mint     Lima Bean     Summer     Lime Juice     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
6 cups fresh shelled butter beans or frozen baby lima beans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Juice of 2 large limes
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated lime zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add butter beans and cook until tender, 9-12 minutes, depending on the size of the beans. Drain in a colander; shake colander several times to shed as much water as possible.
  • Put butter in a large serving bowl, and pour warm butter beans on top. Toss beans with butter until all the butter is melted. Add lime juice and toss again to distribute. Fold in mint, season with salt and pepper, and scatter lime zest over the top. Serve immediately.

MIXED BEANS WITH LIME BUTTER



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Lois Fetting of Nelson, Wisconsin suggests this simple yet delicious way to showcase beans. "It is best with beans fresh from your garden or the farmer's market," she hints.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound each fresh green and wax beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Melt butter in a skillet; add the dill, lime juice and zest, salt, pepper and beans. Stir to coat and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH LIME AND MINT



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This tangy, refreshing take on a basic side dish of green beans goes well with blackened chicken, halibut, or lamb chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and mint. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

BUTTER BEANS WITH MINT



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Mint and lemon zest add a bright note to this simple side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained (2 cups)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh mint, leaves torn if large
1 tablespoon minced red Fresno chile or jalapeno chile
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

Steps:

  • Toss together beans, onion, oil, mint, chile, and lemon zestand juice. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 20 minutes.Divide prosciutto among plates, and spoon bean mixtureon top.

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned butter beans instead of dried beans.
  • If using dried beans, soak them overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking.
  • Rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking.
  • Add a bay leaf to the cooking water for extra flavor.
  • Serve butter beans warm or at room temperature.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

These butter beans with butter, mint, and lime are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are also a good source of fiber and protein. Whether you are serving them at a casual weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these butter beans are sure to be a hit.

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