Bring On The Butterbeans
On this lens you'll find recipes, links, shopping and information on butterbeans.
The Menu
Butterbean and Garlic Soup
4-6 garlic cloves
1 onion chopped
1 stick celery chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 can Butterbeans
1 can tomatoes
12floz Vegetable stock or water
1tsp rosemary
Black Pepper to taste
1. Fry the pepper, onion, celery, carrot and garlic in the oil until translucent.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes over a low heat.
3. Allow to cool and blend until smooth.
4. Season to taste and serve with a good bread.
Butterbean Pate
1/2 lemon, grated rind and juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp plain vegan yoghurt
salt and black pepper, to taste
1. Throw the above ingredients into a blender and whizz until smooth.
2. Serve with a good bread.
Tomato and Butterbean Stew
1 clove garlic chopped
1 yellow pepper chopped
1 green chilli deseeded and chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Can chopped Tomatoes
1tbsp tomato puree
6-8 tbsp vegetable stock or as needed
1Tbsp Brown Sugar
1Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp mustard powder
2 cans Butter Beans,drained.
1. Fry onion, chilli, garlic and pepper in the oil until soft.
2. Add remaining ingredients
3. Cook until hot and stew is the deisired consistency.
4. Serve with mash, cous cous, rice, pasta or bread.
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Butterbean Links
- Nutritional Information
- Calorie content, vitamins etc
Swot Up on Butter Beans
Phaseolus lunatus is a legume. It is grown for its seed, which is eaten as a vegetable. It is commonly known as the lima bean or butter bean; it is also known as Haba bean, Pallar bean, Burma bean, Guffin bean, Hibbert bean, Sieva bean, Rangoon bean, Madagascar bean, Paiga, Paigya, prolific bean, civet bean, sugar bean or ??u ng? (Vietnamese).
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- nDee nDee Jul 20, 2009 @ 9:54 am
- Butterbeans were a staple when I was growing up in the southern U.S. It was nice being reminded just how good they can be. Great lens!
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- Janiece Janiece Apr 11, 2009 @ 11:10 am
- Your recipes sound delicious! 5 stars! I'd love to feature your lens on the group: Vegetarian Bean Recipes!
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- poutine poutine Mar 9, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
- Never heard of butterbeans before. Glad to read about them here.
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- juliasofia44 juliasofia44 Aug 21, 2008 @ 12:28 am
- Thanks for giving information about cooking with butter beans.
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- spirituality spirituality Jun 20, 2008 @ 5:31 am
- Never saw beens that looked so green :)
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