Homestyle Butterbeans: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for 5-Star Flavor
This cozy Southern-style butterbean recipe is rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying — the perfect comfort food for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 45–50 minutes (adjusted from schema header)
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Side Dish or Main
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern / American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 cups dried butterbeans (or 3 cups canned, drained and rinsed)
4 cups water (or vegetable broth for added flavor)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
1 bay leaf
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Soak the Beans (If Using Dried): Soak dried butterbeans overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients: Add soaked butterbeans (or canned), water or broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Stir well.
Cook the Beans: Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until beans are tender.
Finish and Season: Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot as a side or main dish.
Notes
For richer flavor: Use vegetable broth instead of water.
Make it creamier: Lightly mash some beans against the side of the pot before serving.
Add-ins: Consider adding chopped greens (spinach or kale) in the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
