{"id":"48ad57b6-edeb-49e6-a996-6e867c921a50","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/48ad57b6-edeb-49e6-a996-6e867c921a50","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a63184853/creamy-lemon-garlic-butter-beans-recipe/","title":"Creamy Lemon-Garlic Butter Beans","description":"Featuring a luscious lemon garlic sauce flecked with spinach, these butter beans will be a hit at your dinner table any day of the week.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT25M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 (14.5-oz.) cans butter beans","item":"(14.5-oz.) cans butter beans","quantity":2},{"text":"2 tbsp. unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 shallot, finely chopped","item":"shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt, divided","item":"(or more) kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"6 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":6,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/4 c. heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. (or more) water","item":"(or more) water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest","item":"finely grated lemon zest","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice","item":"fresh lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 oz. fresh spinach (about 3 cups)","item":"fresh spinach","quantity":3,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 3 cups"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Set a colander or fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl. Pour butter beans from can into colander, letting juices drain into bowl. Set beans and bean juice aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more."},{"number":3,"text":"Add cream, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, reserved beans, and 1/4 cup bean juice to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Fold in spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes; season with pepper. If sauce is too thick, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. water to reach desired consistency; season with more salt, if needed."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T17:00:27.196162+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T17:00:27.196162+00:00"}