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May 2013

Bubbling Butter Beans

By Adam Perry Lang

3.8

(51)

We love the flavor and texture of dried butter beans, but you can make this recipe with three 15-ounce cans of butter beans instead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1

pound dried butter beans (large lima beans), soaked overnight, drained

3

tablespoons olive oil

1

/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise 1/4-inch thick

1

shallot, chopped

4

garlic cloves, sliced

2

cups low-sodium chicken broth

1

15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Herb Dressing (click for recipe)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender, 50-60 minutes. Let beans cool at least 1 hour in cooking liquid.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring often, until soft, 8-10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Drain beans (discard cooking liquid) and add to saucepan. Add broth and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are creamy, 20-30 minutes. Serve drizzled with Herb Dressing.

    Step 4

    DO AHEAD: Beans can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat, adding water if too thick, before adding Herb Dressing.

Nutrition Per Serving

6 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 680 Fat (g) 42 Saturated Fat (g) 9 Cholesterol (mg) 45 Carbohydrates (g) 48 Dietary Fiber (g) 15 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 30 Sodium (mg) 1410
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