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Lemon Garlic Butter Beans
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Instructions
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Strain butter beans, but reserve liquid; set aside.
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Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until sizzling. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir just until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard to saucepan, stirring until well combined. Stir in the beans, and add some of the reserved bean liquid until you reach your preferred consistency. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until beans are heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bean Liquid Gold 💧Reserve some of the canned bean liquid (aquafaba) to help create a silkier, more luxurious sauce and prevent the beans from drying out during cooking.
- Garlic Infusion Technique 🧄Mince the garlic and let it sit for 10 minutes before cooking to activate its beneficial enzymes and maximize its flavor complexity.
- Lemon Zest Maximization 🍋Use a microplane or fine grater to extract maximum essential oils from the lemon zest, ensuring a more intense and fragrant citrus flavor.
- Butter Emulsion Trick 🧈Add cold butter in small cubes at the end of cooking and swirl the pan gently to create a smooth, glossy sauce that coats the beans perfectly.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🥄Toast the minced garlic and red onion in olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding beans to build a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
High Protein
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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