If you’re new to cooking with pulses, you should start with these Creamy Butter Beans!
As a vegan content developer, “But what about protein?” is one of the most frequent objections I face.
The human body actually doesn’t require as much protein as you might assume, and there are many excellent plant-based sources of protein even if you discount this fact. One of the most popular and cheap choices is beans.
Beans have a lot of flavor, but people who aren’t used to working with them in the kitchen may be confused. Which is totally OK by me! I can assure you that we’ve all been there.
As a result, I prepared a variety of meals based on pulses such as beans, lentils, peas, and edamame. And you won’t believe how amazing this simple recipe for smooth butter beans is!
Reasons Why This Dish Is So Delicious
- This bean dish is great for novice cooks. So easy to make, and yet so rich and satisfying.
- These smooth butter beans may be ready in about 20 minutes. That’s incredible!
- This recipe is good for people who eat only whole plant foods because it doesn’t have gluten, nuts, or soy.
- This delectable meal can be served in a variety of ways. It’s good alone or with starchy dishes like potatoes, rice, or bread.
- If you multiply the components by two or three, this recipe becomes ideal for prepping meals. Plus, it can be stored in the freezer.
Ingredients:
- ½ white onion, diced
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup of vegetable broth
- 1 tsp of salt
- ½ cup of non-dairy milk
- 3 tbsp of coconut milk
- 1 handful of chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup of tomato paste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 can of drained and rinsed lima beans
Instructions:
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is clear, about 3 minutes.
- Tomato paste, lemon juice, almond milk, and coconut cream should all be added and stirred together. Pepper flakes, salt, and pepper should be added and stirred together to make a sauce.
- Add the beans and vegetable broth. Add a handful of fresh parsley and stir until the beans are evenly covered.
- Sprinkle some nutritional yeast on top and season with salt and pepper to suit.