Butter Beans with Butter, Mint, and Lime from 'The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen

Butter Beans with Butter, Mint, and Lime from 'The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen
Butter Beans with Butter, Mint, and Lime from 'The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 212 calories, 10g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up butter, kosher salt, lime zest, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

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In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over high heat.
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Add the butter beans and cook until tender, 9 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the beans.
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Drain in a colander, and shake the colander several times to shed as much water from the beans as possible.
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Put the butter in a large serving bowl, and pour the warm butter beans on top. Toss the beans with the butter until all the butter is melted.
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Add the lime juice and toss again to distribute. Fold in the mint, season with salt and black pepper, and scatter lime zest over the top.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings8
Health Score27
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