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Canned Butter Beans Recipe

A quick and easy dish featuring creamy canned butter beans, seasoned to perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cans of butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Can opener
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Open the cans of butter beans and drain and rinse them.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Carefully add the drained beans to the heated oil and stir gently to coat.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the beans.
  5. Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. If using, stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
  7. Taste the beans and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.