Herb Butter Beans
 
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These beans are flavored with fresh herbs and cooked until they are covered in a thick and creamy sauce.
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups dried butter beans
  • Water
  • Several sprigs each of fresh sage, thyme, oregano and parsley or you choice of herbs.
  • 1 cup chopped celery including the tops if you have them
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1-2 hot peppers minced (remove seeds to reduce heat)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1-2 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Wash and remove stones and discolored beans
  2. Cover in fresh water and let soak overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  3. Drain beans and rince
  4. Cover the beans with fresh water again and simmer partially covered for 2-3 hours or until soft but not quite done.
  5. Add the fresh herbs and continue cooking while you prepare the onions etc.
  6. Place the chopped veggies and the cumin powder in a dry skillet and sauté until onions are soft. Add a few TBLs of water as needed to keep it from sticking.
  7. Add the sautéd veggies to the beans and stir to mix well.
  8. Continue simmering the beans for another 30-60 minutes or until they are very soft and the sauce has thickened.
  9. Add the salt and taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve over rice.
Recipe by Food For The Soul at https://foodforthesoul.me/herb-butter-beans/