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Butter Bean Recipes - Meals with Butter Beans

Creamy, versatile and incredibly delicious, butter beans are a fantastic addition to a wide range of dishes. Explore our collection of comforting and flavourful butter bean recipes.

Butter Bean Recipes

From comforting stews to vibrant salads, these butter bean recipes are all about ease, flavour and nourishing plant-based butter beans protein. Perfect for simple meals with a creamy twist.

Easy Butter Bean Recipes

Discover the simple joy of butter beans. This collection focuses on easy-to-follow butter beans recipes that use minimal ingredients, letting the creamy texture and subtle flavour of the beans shine through.

Vegetarian Butter Bean Recipes

Put creamy butter beans nutrition at the heart of your plate. These vegetarian recipes are packed with hearty texture and plant-based protein, creating satisfying, wholesome and delicious meat-free meals with butter beans.

Recipes with Butter Beans: Tips & Inspiration

Butter Bean Recipes FAQs

What are butter beans?

Butter beans are a type of lima bean with a creamy texture and a delicate, buttery flavour.

Are butter beans and lima beans the same thing?

Yes, butter beans are mature lima beans. The names are often used interchangeably.

What is a good substitute for butter beans?

Cannellini beans or other mild white beans work well as substitutes in most recipes.

Can you eat butter beans raw?

No, raw lima beans contain natural compounds that must be neutralised through cooking. Always cook butter beans thoroughly before eating.

What are the nutritional benefits of butter beans?

Butter beans offer plant-based protein, dietary fibre and minerals like iron, folate and potassium, making them a nourishing addition to balanced meals.

Should I use canned or dried butter beans?

Canned butter beans are pre-cooked and convenient. Dried butter beans are budget-friendly and have a firmer texture, but they need soaking (usually overnight) and thorough cooking before use.

What flavours pair well with butter beans?

Their creamy, mild flavour works well with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs like sage or rosemary, and smoky seasonings such as paprika or chorizo-style spices.

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