Butter Beans With Okra Recipe

butter beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often more affordable and widely available.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are budget-friendly and provide a similar texture.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add sliced okra and cook until slightly tender, about 4-5 minutes

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer

Add butter beans, diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt

Stir to combine and let simmer for 20-25 minutes

Remove bay leaves before serving

Adjust seasoning to taste

Serve warm over rice or with cornbread

Cooking Techniques

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