Butter Beans

Name: Butter Beans
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; Olive oil, as needed; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound frozen butter beans; 1 tablespoon honey; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
Olive oil, as needed
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound frozen butter beans
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Fry the bacon. Transfer to a plate.
2

Add enough oil to the drippings to measure 1/4 cup. Add the onion, garlic, and salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 25 minutes.
3

Cook the butter beans according to the package directions. Drain, transfer to a serving bowl, and cover to keep warm.
4

Add the honey and vinegar to the onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute, then pour over the butter beans. Add the pepper and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and goat cheese, if using.
5

Butter beans are sweeter and more tender than lima beans, which can work as a substitute.