Butter Beans
A quick and easy Butter Beans Recipe using frozen Butter Beans! Chopped ham, onion, and garlic help you get big flavor in a short amount of time.
Servings: 6
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 slices Black Forest Ham, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 1 (10 ounce) package lima beans (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the butter has melted, add the onion and sauté 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the ham to the saucepan, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook 1 minute more, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken broth, lima beans (i.e. butter beans), salt, and pepper to saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce the heat, if needed, to maintain a slow simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain or serve with a slotted spoon and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg