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Herbed Lemon Butter Beans

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.