Cooking With Butterbeans

Clairwil by Clairwil
Last updated: 12/31/2010

Bring On The Butterbeans

Tasty, versatile and nutritious, butter beans, also known as lima beans are one of my favourite pulses. They're not just tasty though, Butterbeans are an excellent source of low fat protein and may even help cut cholesterol as part of a healthy diet. In common with other beans they are also an excellent source of fibre and iron. Best of all they're easy to cook, very versatile and great as a store cupboard standby.

I've brought together a few of my favourite butterbean recipes on this lens as well as links to further information, cook books and recipes.

Butterbean and Garlic Soup

1 Tablespoon olive oil
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 can of butter beans, drained
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 onion chopped
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.

Butterbean Recipe Clips

Betty's Leapin' Lima Bean Casserole Recipe
by bettyskitchen | video info

41 ratings | 18,608 views
curated content from YouTube

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