Best 3 Pan Fried Butter Beans Recipes

Pan-fried butter beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. Butter beans, also known as lima beans, have a creamy texture and a nutty flavor that pairs well with a variety of spices and herbs. Pan-frying butter beans is a quick and easy way to cook them, and it results in a dish that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-FRIED BUTTER BEANS

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I can see where a recipe title with the words 'fried' and 'butter' appearing one after the other may scare a few people off, but there's no reason to be alarmed. This pan-fried butter beans recipe is delicious, super-easy, and yes, good for you. You can substitute sherry vinegar for the white wine vinegar, if desired. You can substitute other fresh herbs for the rosemary, if desired.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans - drained, rinsed, and patted dry
2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised, or more to taste
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir beans into hot oil until slightly golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Stir garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into beans; continue cooking until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drizzle vinegar over beans and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 373.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CREAMY BUTTER BEANS WITH QUICK FRIED PRAWNS

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Storecupboard ingredients are the basis of this speedy supper - vary it with paprika-dusted chicken strips if you like

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
400g can butter beans , rinsed and drained
140g roasted red peppers from a jar, chopped
3 tbsp crème fraîche
200g raw peeled prawns , defrosted if frozen
handful basil leaves , torn

Steps:

Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan, add the garlic and gently fry until soft. Stir in the beans and peppers to coat in the oil. Stir in the crème fraîche, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, add the prawns and quickly fry until they are evenly pink. Stir the basil into the beans and divide between 2 warm plates. Top with the prawns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 2.51 milligram of sodium

PAN FRIED GREEN BEANS

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These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans.

Provided by Shearyah Hawkins

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a stainless steel pot over medium-high heat, combine green beans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until the beans begin to sweat. Remove lid and stir occasionally until beans are tender.
When the beans and spices have begun to 'burn' on the bottom of the pan, which will lend a grilled flavor, stir in the olive oil and turn off heat. Cover, and let stand a few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the 'burnt' spices. Beans should have a dark, caramel color, but not black.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

Use fresh or frozen butter beans for the best flavor and texture.
Rinse the butter beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
If using dried butter beans, soak them overnight in cold water before cooking.
Use a large skillet or frying pan to cook the butter beans in so that they have plenty of room to spread out.
Heat the oil over medium heat before adding the butter beans. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
Cook the butter beans for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
Season the butter beans with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
Serve the butter beans immediately as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Pan-fried butter beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and they can be seasoned with a variety of spices to suit your taste. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and flavorful side dish, pan-fried butter beans are a great option.