Crispy Butter Beans is a simple and delicious dish that's perfect as a snack, entrée, or side dish. This recipe combines tender butter beans with fragrant rosemary, garlic, and red onion, all roasted to golden perfection. It's an easy, flavourful, and versatile addition to any meal.
These Crispy Butter Beans would be the perfect entree to my Spicy Vodka Pasta. If you're looking for another deliciously perfect snacky recipe you'll love my Deep Fried Stuff Olives.
Jump to:
Why you need to make these Crispy Butter Beans
- Easy Preparation: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, this recipe is perfect for quick and easy cooking.
- Rich Flavours: The combination of roasted garlic, rosemary, and red onion creates a wonderfully aromatic and satisfying dish.
- Versatile Use: Whether as a snack, entrée, or side dish, crispy butter beans can be enjoyed in various ways, adding a nutritious and flavourful element to your meal.
Ingredients
- Butter Beans: Provide a creamy texture and are rich in protein and fibre.
- Red Onion: Adds sweetness and a slight sharpness that complements the beans.
- Garlic: Adds a robust and aromatic flavour when roasted.
- Rosemary Leaves: Infuse the dish with a fresh, earthy aroma.
- Sea Salt: Enhances the natural flavours of the ingredients.
- Olive Oil: Helps to crisp up the beans and adds a rich, healthy fat content.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Pour the oil into the tray and heat the oil in the oven.
- Step 2: Add the beans, onion, garlic, rosemary and salt.
Hint: Ensure the oil is hot before adding the ingredients to achieve the crispiest texture.
Substitutions
Chickpeas: For a different texture and flavour, substitute butter beans with chickpeas.
Shallots: Use shallots instead of red onion for a milder, sweeter taste.
Thyme: Replace rosemary with thyme for a different herbaceous note.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 180C until warmed through and crispy.
Top tip
Toss the beans halfway through roasting to ensure even browning and crispiness.
FAQ
Can I use dried beans instead of canned? Yes, but you will need to cook them first according to package instructions before roasting.
Is Crispy Butter Beans suitable for vegans? Yes, this recipe is completely vegan.
Can I prepare this dish in advance? Yes, you can roast the beans ahead of time and reheat them in the oven to crisp them up before serving.
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Crispy Butter Beans
Ingredients
- 2 cans butter beans rinsed and drained
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 bulb garlic / 8+ cloves separated and peeled
- 1 sprig rosemary just the leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C.
- Add the oil to a baking dish and place in the oven for the oil to heat up for 15 minutes.
- Take the tray out of the oven and add the beans, onion, garlic, rosemary leaves and salt to the oil. Give it a good mix then place back in the oven.
- Roast for 25 - 35 minutes, tossing half way through. When they are super golden brown and crispy they are ready.
- Eat as is as a little snack, entre or side dish.
Leave a Reply