How to Make: Butter Beans

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while adding a smoky flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds richness.

Soak butter beans in water overnight to soften.

Drain and rinse the soaked butter beans.

In a large pot, add the butter beans and cover with fresh water.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and celery to the pot.

Stir in salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.

Add cooked bacon to the beans along with butter and vinegar.

Stir in chopped carrots and red pepper flakes.

Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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