Marinated Butter Beans Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Beans & Veggies
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1 can (400 g) butter beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup (20) green olives, roughly chopped
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1 jarred roasted red pepper, roughly chopped
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6–7 jarred artichoke hearts, halved
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1/2 cup fresh dill, minced and loosely packed
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1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced and loosely packed
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
→ Spicy Marinade
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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1 tsp red pepper flakes
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1/4 tsp cumin
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
# Instructions:
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Add the butter beans, sliced red onion, chopped olives, red pepper, artichoke, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and salt into a large serving bowl. Set aside.
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In a saucepan, add the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Place on the stovetop, and heat on medium-high heat, whisking occasionally. Once the marinade starts to froth and bubble, take it off the heat.
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Pour the marinade over the bowl and toss to combine. Let the marinated beans sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, although 30 minutes is ideal.
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Enjoy on toasted sourdough or just on its own. Store the leftovers in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
# Notes:
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This dish is high in both protein and fiber.