Sweet And Sour Butter Beans Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Butter Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion; chopped small; 1 red bell pepper; chopped small; 1 clove of garlic; minced; 1 can of plain tomato sauce; 8 oz. (I usually get the salt-free kind and add my own salt); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can of pineapple chunks; 20 oz. In pineapple juice; 1/3 cup pineapple juice reserved from pineapple chunks; 2 one lb. cans of butter beans; rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch; 2 tablespoons water; Rice for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion; chopped small
1 red bell pepper; chopped small
1 clove of garlic; minced
1 can of plain tomato sauce; 8 oz. (I usually get the salt-free kind and add my own salt)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can of pineapple chunks; 20 oz. In pineapple juice
1/3 cup pineapple juice reserved from pineapple chunks
2 one lb. cans of butter beans; rinsed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
2 tablespoons water
Rice for serving

1
In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Once the oil is heated add the onion, red pepper, and garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent.
3
Add in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and pineapple juice. Stir to combine.
4
Once combined add in the pineapple chunks, and the butter beans.
5
Combine the corn starch with the water in a separate bowl and then dump the mixture in with the rest of the ingredients.
6
Bring the ingredients to a boil and the drop the heat to low and simmer; stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
7
Serve over rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion; chopped small, 1 red bell pepper; chopped small, 1 clove of garlic; minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Butter Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet And Sour Butter Beans

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