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Flavorful Butter Beans with Leeks

Creamy butter beans and tender leeks come together in this quick, healthy, and comforting vegetarian dish bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 leeks trimmed and sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked butter beans or 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Clean and slice leeks. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add leeks and sauté for 6–8 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in butter beans, broth, salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  5. Add lemon juice and zest, adjust seasoning, and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Notes

Serve warm as a side or main. Delicious over toast or with grilled meats.