The Perfect Butter Beans Stew Recipe

Name: The Perfect Butter Beans Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Dry Lima Beans (Butter Beans), Optionally Soaked Overnight; 1 Tablespoon Unrefined Sunflower Oil; 2 whole Onions, Diced; 3 leaves Bay; ⅓ teaspoons Ground Pepper; Sea Salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon Dry Tarragon; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Tarragon (if You Don't Have This Ingredient You Can Double The Quantity For Dry Tarragon); 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Sweet Paprika

Servings: persons

1
Boil the beans for 2-3 hours (half this time if previously soaked).
2
Change the water at least 2 times.
3
Dont skip this step!
4
Beans are hard to digest and if you didnt soak them overnight they will release bad enzymes into the boiling water.
5
Heat the oil in a large pot.
6
Saute the onion for 2-3 minutes.
7
Add the drained beans.
8
Add water just enough to cover the beans.
9
Add bay leaves, pepper, salt, dry and fresh tarragon, chopped garlic and paprika.
10
Cook for half an hour.
11
Serve and enjoy this flavorful dish!

212

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Dry Lima Beans (Butter Beans), Optionally Soaked Overnight, 1 Tablespoon Unrefined Sunflower Oil, 2 whole Onions, Diced, 3 leaves Bay, and more.

Yes, The Perfect Butter Beans Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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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The Perfect Butter Beans Stew

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