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Pan-Fried Butter Beans

Pan-Fried Butter Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add beans; cook and stir until slightly golden and crispy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in garlic, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and continue cooking until crispy, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Discard garlic and stir in vinegar.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Kansas Baked Beans

Kansas Baked Beans

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, ground beef, and onion; cook until bacon and ground beef completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat; transfer to a casserole dish.
  3. 3 Stir white sugar, brown sugar, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, molasses, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over bacon mixture. Add pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans; mix thoroughly.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until liquid thickens, about 1 hour.

By CPENDERS

Air Fryer Puffed Butter Beans

Air Fryer Puffed Butter Beans

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together butter beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl until combined. Spread out in the air fryer basket
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Air fry until golden and crispy, tossing halfway through, for 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Sprinkle with additional seasonings to taste if you like. Store in an air-tight container for 3 to 5 days.

By Annie Campbell

Nancy's Butter Beans

Nancy's Butter Beans

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
  2. 2 Heat butter beans, bacon, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling, about 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.

By Wes

Three Bean Casserole

Three Bean Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl combine the frankfurters, pork and beans, butter beans, chili beans, onion, sugar, oregano and vinegar. Mix all together and pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until cooked through and bubbly.

By Joann Fosness

Party Beans

Party Beans

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside. In the same skillet, cook and crumble the ground round until evenly browned. Drain.
  3. 3 In a large deep casserole dish or Dutch oven, combine the bacon, beef, baked beans, white beans, and butter beans. Stir in the brown sugar, barbeque sauce, and onion soup mix until well blended.
  4. 4 Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour in the preheated oven.

By Michael D'Angelo

Butter Bean Burgers

Butter Bean Burgers

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mash butter beans. Mix in onion, jalapeño, crackers, egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape into patties.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; use more or less oil to reach 1/4 inch in depth. Fry patties until golden, about 5 minutes on each side.

By SILVERWOLF

Aunt Ro's Baked Beans

Aunt Ro's Baked Beans

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
250 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Discard grease.
  2. 2 Cook ground beef and onion in the same skillet over medium heat, stirring until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Stir butter beans, baked beans with pork, pinto beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar into beef mixture to combine. Cover slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours. Top servings with bacon.

By Wallyfish

Betty's 3-Bean Hot Dish (a la Minnesota)

Betty's 3-Bean Hot Dish (a la Minnesota)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble when cooled. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
  2. 2 Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add onion and cook until clear, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Combine cooked bacon, cooked beef, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on High until heated through, about 1 hour.

By MrsWifeyMommy

Three Bean Potluck Casserole

Three Bean Potluck Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, break into medium pieces, and set aside. In the same skillet, brown beef and onion. Drain fat.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place bacon and beef mixture in a large bowl and stir in baked beans, kidney beans (with liquid), butter beans (with liquid), brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard. Mix well.
  4. 4 Spoon casserole mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

By THREADS321

4-Bean Baked Beans

4-Bean Baked Beans

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
105 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Add pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, and lima beans to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  3. 3 Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until bacon browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  4. 4 Whisk brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, molasses, and mustard into bacon mixture; simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Pour sauce over beans; stir to combine.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 1 hour 15 minutes.

By scubaLQ

Calico Beans

Calico Beans

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook ground beef and bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and transfer meat to a 4-quart casserole dish.
  3. 3 Add pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, brown sugar, onion, celery, ketchup, vinegar, and dry mustard to the casserole dish; mix well.
  4. 4 Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 1 hour.

By Kathy

Calico Bean Casserole

Calico Bean Casserole

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef, bacon, and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat.
  3. 3 Combine baked beans with pork, kidney beans, and butter beans in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar. Add cooked beef mixture; mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

By Dee Dee

Scallops with Arugula, Lentils, and Butter Beans

Scallops with Arugula, Lentils, and Butter Beans

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss scallops, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until scallops are completely coated.
  2. 2 Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook scallops in hot skillet until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and transfer scallops to a bowl.
  3. 3 Cook and stir garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add butter beans, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until beans are slightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cooked lentils and arugula into skillet; cook and stir until arugula begins to wilt, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Pour any accumulated scallop juices from the bowl over arugula; stir scallops into lentil mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper.

By John Mitzewich

Creamy Butter Bean Pasta

Creamy Butter Bean Pasta

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain shells.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leek; cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes, do not brown. Add broccoli and ¼ cup vegetable broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine butter beans, remaining ¼ cup vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt, onion powder, and black pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.
  4. 4 Add pasta and puréed butter bean sauce to broccoli in the skillet; toss to coat. Add reserved 1 cup cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, if too dry. Divide among 4 bowls; top with walnuts.

By Bren

Chorizo Chili

Chorizo Chili

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
195 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef and chorizo and cook, breaking meat apart while stirring, until no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, chili, butter beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, seasoning blend, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on High until flavors have blended, 3 to 4 hours.

By Mary Nace

Maureen's Baked Beans

Maureen's Baked Beans

4.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a small roaster or Dutch oven, mix together the green beans, wax beans, butter beans, kidney beans, and baked beans. Mix in the dry mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and tomato soup.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork sausage, crumble, and drain the excess fat from the pan. Saute the onion and garlic with the pork until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the pork mixture into the bean mixture.
  4. 4 Bake, covered, for 3 to 5 hours in the preheated oven, removing the lid for the final 45 minutes.

By Christine Paavola

Crispy Roasted Branzini with Burst Tomatoes and Butter Beans

Crispy Roasted Branzini with Burst Tomatoes and Butter Beans

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with a rack in the center of oven.
  2. 2 Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a high-sided skillet over medium. Add leek and carrot; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, beans, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tomatoes burst and carrots are tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 While beans simmer, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Rub fish with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle evenly with salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place half of the lemon slices in fish cavities. Place remaining slices on the prepared baking sheet. Roll 2 large pieces of aluminum foil into logs and twist to prop up fish cavity-side down.
  4. 4 Roast fish in the preheated oven until flesh is opaque and skin is crispy, about 25 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir butter into bean mixture. Serve in shallow bowls with the roasted branzino and lemons. Sprinkle with more thyme leaves, and serve immediately with crusty bread.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Fall-Apart Pork Stew

Fall-Apart Pork Stew

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
300 min
Total
805 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss together the onion powder, parsley, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, seasoned salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper, marjoram, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the cubed pork, toss until well coated, then seal, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with half of the spinach leaves.
  3. 3 Pack the marinated pork into the baking dish, and cover with the remaining spinach leaves. Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  4. 4 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently until the flour has toasted. Scrape into a heatproof dish, and set aside. Melt the butter in the pot, and stir in the onions and celery. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms, and cook until tender; stir the flour mixture back into the pot to coat the vegetables.
  5. 5 Pour in the beef broth, stewed tomatoes, cooked pork and spinach, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  6. 6 Stir in the butter beans, yellow squash, and zucchini. Simmer 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

By Michelle

Fennel and Butter Bean Salad

Fennel and Butter Bean Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter beans, fennel, and scallions in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, dill, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over the bean mixture; toss together to coat.
  3. 3 Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, or up to 1 day.

By KeizerKitchen

Calico Veggie Beans

Calico Veggie Beans

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir black beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, brown sugar, onion, tomato sauce, celery, vinegar, and mustard powder together in a four-quart casserole dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

By Willy Emmanuel

Beefed-Up Baked Beans and Bacon

Beefed-Up Baked Beans and Bacon

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
265 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, leaving bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon when cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Cook onion in the bacon grease over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer onion mixture (including bacon grease) to a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook and stir ground beef in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Add pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke to the slow cooker.
  5. 5 Cook on Low for 4 hours. Serve with crumbled bacon on top.

By Angela

Five Bean Casserole

Five Bean Casserole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
150 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  3. 3 Saute onion in bacon fat; add the brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and vinegar. Cook covered on low heat 20 minutes.
  4. 4 In a four quart baking dish, combine the bacon, onion mixture, butter beans, lima beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans and baked beans. Mix well, and bake covered for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and bake 30 to 45 minutes longer.

By Joan

Heart-Healthy Potato Ham Soup

Heart-Healthy Potato Ham Soup

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat water in a 6-quart pot over high heat; add potatoes, turkey ham, onion, beans, carrots, celery, frozen corn, cream-style corn, dill, salt, and black pepper. Bring water to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and soup is reduced, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  2. 2 Remove pot from heat and stir in milk until incorporated and soup is creamy.

By KDcook

Red, White and Black Bean Salad

Red, White and Black Bean Salad

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the corn into a microwave-safe dish; cook in the microwave until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid, and set aside to cool completely.
  2. 2 Blend the cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cumin, Dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and cilantro together in a blender until combined.
  3. 3 Toss the cooled corn with the black beans, butter beans, red onion, and red bell pepper in a large bowl; pour the blended dressing over the bean mixture. Refrigerate overnight; allow to come to room temperature before serving.

By gtsdls1

Hearty Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

Hearty Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Add broth, black beans, butter beans, diced tomatoes, basil, and oregano; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for at least 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

By Survivor2015

Pumpkin, Butter Bean, and Spinach Curry

Pumpkin, Butter Bean, and Spinach Curry

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, cook for 2 minutes longer, then add the coconut milk water, and pumpkin. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pumpkin is nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the butter beans, and continue simmering until the pumpkin is tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the spinach and cilantro. Simmer a few more minutes to reheat, and serve.

By royalewcheese

Tom's Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

Tom's Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

1.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, butter beans, great northern beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, leeks, tomato paste, chipotle chile, paprika, and chili powder in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 hours on Low.

By Tom

Authentic Paella Valenciana

Authentic Paella Valenciana

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a paella pan over medium-high heat, and coat with olive oil. Add chicken, rabbit, and garlic; cook and stir until nicely browned. Move the browned meat to the sides of the pan, and add tomato, butter beans, peas, and green beans. Season with paprika, and mix well.
  2. 2 Fill the paella pan almost to the top with water, measuring the water as you add it so you can determine the amount of rice to add later. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1 hour to make a nice broth.
  3. 3 Season with a generous amount of salt, just enough saffron for a yellow color, thyme, and rosemary. Stir in half as much rice as the amount of water added to the pan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

By Jason Nelson

Bayy's Special Jamaican-Style Oxtail

Bayy's Special Jamaican-Style Oxtail

Prep
10 min
Cook
210 min
Total
705 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine oxtail, onion, thyme, browning sauce, scallions, red pepper flakes, ginger, allspice, garlic, and bay leaves in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Heat a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the beef. Cook, turning halfway, until juices are released and outsides are browned, about 10 minutes. Add 1 cup broth and water. Cover pot, lock the lid, and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Reduce heat to low and simmer until mostly tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Stir remaining beef broth and tomato paste into the beef. Cover with the lid and seal. Increase heat to high. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook until oxtail is tender, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and add beans, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high high; cook until flavors meld, about 5 minutes more.

By Gimme that Recipe by Bayyinah