FRANK STITT'S BUTTER BEANS

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Make and share this Frank Stitt's Butter Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water, preferably spring water
1 onion, quartered
1 bay leaf
4 fresh thyme sprigs (plus a scattering of leaves for garnish)
4 savory, sprigs (plus a scattering of leaves for garnish)
kosher salt
1 lb small green butter beans, picked over and rinsed
2 tablespoons fruity extra virgin olive oil, melted (or bacon fat or unsalted butter)
fresh crack black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the water, onion, herbs, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Decrease heat to a simmer and cook gently for 15 minutes.
  • Add in beans; adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until the beans are just tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Taste for seasoning, and add salt if necessary.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let the beans rest in their liquid for 10 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with herbs and drizzled with olive oil; finish with cracked black pepper.

Tariq Mir
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my butter beans turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Muhammad Gulzar
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These butter beans were just okay. The flavor was a bit bland, and the beans were a bit too firm for my liking.


MD. Shimul
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The butter beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Adenike Blessing Adeyemi
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These butter beans were a hit at my dinner party last night. Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Diamond Taylor Brown
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The butter beans were creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.


qadir albaloshi
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This is now my go-to recipe for butter beans. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out delicious. I love the addition of the leeks and thyme, which give the beans a really nice flavor.


Elu Ta
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These butter beans were delicious! The flavor was rich and complex, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I served them over rice, and they were a hit with the whole family.


Heather Purvis
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit. The butter beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pete Turner
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The butter beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe.


Osarumen Osadolor
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I'm not a big fan of butter beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


josecruz ramirez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butter beans. I always have a few cans in my pantry, and this is a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal.


Stephani Berry
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the butter beans, and I got lots of compliments on them.


Susil Bohora
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my butter beans turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nasser Cantal
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These butter beans were just okay. The flavor was a bit bland, and the beans were a bit too firm for my liking.


Nanak ram Nanak ram
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The butter beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shehib Islam
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These butter beans were a hit at my dinner party last night. Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Bash Abdul
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The butter beans were creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tarajul Islam
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This is now my go-to recipe for butter beans. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out delicious. I love the addition of the leeks and thyme, which give the beans a really nice flavor.


Nwaukwa Christmas
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These butter beans were an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I served them over rice, and they were a hit with the whole family.