Herbed Lemon Butter Beans

These delicate Herbed Lemon Butter Beans are full of flavor from fresh lemon juice, shallots, parsley, mint, and olive oil.

Herbed Lemon Butter Beans

Makes 6 servings

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1½ pounds fresh or thawed frozen butter beans 
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

Method

 

1. In a large stockpot, bring beans, salt, bouillon granules, and water to cover to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, and let cool to room temperature.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together beans, lemon zest and juice, oil, shallot, parsley, and mint.

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