Braised Butter Beans with Greens
Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile, originating in South America and quickly travelling the world.
Braised Butter Beans with Greens
Butter Beans and Lima Beans are the same, even though the different name has caused great debates. Perfect for soups, stews and salads.We love this simple meal on a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 1 can 14 oz (398 ml) Scarpone’s Giant Butter Beans (235 gr drained)
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- ½ cup (55 gr) celery
- 2 TBSP (20 gr) shallot
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2.5 cups (71 gr) spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- 3 TBSP (30 gr) Parmesan
- 3 TBSP (30 gr) Pecorino
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in Dutch Oven or medium saucepan. Add celery, shallot and rosemary. Cook over medium low heat for 5 minutes, without burning the shallot and celery is softer.
- Add red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute.
- Start adding the spinach by the handfuls and stirring gently.
- Once spinach has started to wilt, add the chicken stock and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, reducing liquid by about half.
- Remove pan from heat, and add lemon juice, Parmesan and Pecorino. Stir to incorporate and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on top of grilled Baguette/GF Pita/Hotdog Bun, cut lengthwise about 6 inches long and cut in half horizontally.
- Garnish with fresh cucumber, radish and prosciutto.
Notes
Even with the Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses, we liked a white wine with this simple dinner on a hot summer night.
Choose any crisp Pinot Grigio you like and we bet it will work! Or think about a Chardonnay to balance the richness of the dish.
We’ve paired:
- Livio Fellaga Pinot Grigio 2022 ($50.00)
- Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Reserva 2022 ($26.00)
- Michael David Freakshow Chardonnay 2022 ($27.00)