Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil (avocado or olive oil recommended)
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 13.4-ounce package or can pre-cooked butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 13.5-ounce can full fat coconut milk
- 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 Aromatics: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, finely chopped red onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to turn golden brown.
- Add Main Ingredients: Add the drained and rinsed butter beans, full fat coconut milk, lemon juice, ground turmeric, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and salt to the saucepan. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Simmer to Thicken: Let the mixture simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy, about 5 minutes. For a thicker consistency, you may lightly mash a few butter beans to release their starch.
- Serve: Once the butter beans are creamy and well combined, remove from heat. Garnish with optional red chili flakes and hemp seeds if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store the butter beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently on the stovetop until warmed through.
- Consistency Tip: If your dish turns out too soupy, lightly mash some of the butter beans during simmering to help thicken the sauce by releasing natural starches.
- Bean Quality: The creaminess can vary depending on the brand or quality of butter beans used. High-quality large butter beans like Jack’s Butter Beans are recommended for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
