Creamy Coconut Butter Beans with Lemon and Spices Recipe
A creamy and flavorful butter beans recipe featuring tender pre-cooked beans simmered in rich coconut milk and aromatic spices. This easy stovetop dish combines turmeric, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice to create a comforting, slightly spicy bean stew perfect as a nutritious main or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil (avocado or olive oil recommended)
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Main Ingredients
- 1 13.4-ounce package or can pre-cooked butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 13.5-ounce can full fat coconut milk
Seasonings
- 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 onion and garlic: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil and add the finely chopped red onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts turning golden brown.
- Add butter beans and seasonings: Stir in the drained and rinsed butter beans, full fat coconut milk, lemon juice, ground turmeric, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and salt. Mix everything well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Simmer the mixture: Let the butter beans simmer gently on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy. This should take around 5 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Once thickened to your liking, remove from heat and serve the creamy butter beans hot. Optionally, sprinkle with red chili flakes or hemp seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using full fat coconut milk adds richness and creaminess, but light coconut milk can be used for a lighter version.
- Rinsing canned butter beans helps reduce excess sodium.
- Add garnishes like red chili flakes for a spicy kick or hemp seeds for crunch and nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with rice, crusty bread, or as a hearty side to grilled vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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