BROWN-BUTTER BUTTER BEANS WITH LEMON AND PESTO
These roasted beans are treated in much the same way as toasted gnocchi, and yield similar results: They're nicely browned on the surface, then coated in an unctuous, lemony, buttery sauce. Make sure to have your pesto and warm brown-butter sauce ready to pour onto the beans right when they come out of the oven, so that the beans remain crispy and the sauce nice and loose. For a vegetarian version, you can swap out the anchovies for some briny capers and leave out the Parmesan. The whole experience is quite rich, so serve these with some lightly cooked leafy greens.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories dinner, lunch, beans, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/230 degrees Celsius. Dry the butter beans very well, then spread them out onto 2 large parchment-lined baking sheets (trays). Add 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and plenty of pepper to each baking sheet, toss gently to combine, then spread the beans in an even layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then carefully turn over the butter beans and return to the oven, swapping the positions of both baking sheets. Roast until nicely browned and crispy, another 10 to 15 minutes. Don't worry if some of the butter beans are broken or split; this lends plenty of crisp texture.
- While the beans roast, make the pesto: Add the Parmesan, parsley, scallions, lemon zest, a good pinch of salt and a generous amount of pepper to a food processor, and pulse a few times to finely chop. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil and blitz until combined. Transfer to a bowl, stir in 4 teaspoons lemon juice, and set aside.
- Add the butter to a large skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Once melted, cook for 4 to 5 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally, until beginning to brown and smell nutty. Add the garlic (it will bubble vigorously) and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the anchovies and cook for 30 to 60 seconds more, or until the garlic is very lightly golden. Stir in the red-pepper flakes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining lemon juice.
- Using the parchment paper as a sling, transfer the roasted butter beans to a large platter or divide among plates. Pour the brown butter mixture on top. Dot with some of the pesto, and serve right away, passing the remaining pesto in a bowl alongside.
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PRASIDH SINGH
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The butter beans are creamy and flavorful, and the lemon and pesto add a nice brightness. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
khanyisile Sibiya
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I added some garlic and chili flakes and it was much better.
GOODNEWS NDUBUISI
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I used canned butter beans and it still turned out great. The brown butter and lemon added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Kaden Robert
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. The brown butter and lemon really make the butter beans shine. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Akua Takyiwaa
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the crispy bits of brown butter. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Stephen Stanislaus
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The butter beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Maibau Naduva
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of butter beans, but this recipe changed my mind! The brown butter and lemon really elevated the flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kyomukama Aisha
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the butter beans are always cooked perfectly.
Syed Zain Agha (ib)
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the butter beans were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Geleta Safoyi
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The brown butter added a nutty flavor to the butter beans, and the lemon and pesto were the perfect finishing touches. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.