Butter Beans Recipe
Butter beans cooked the old-fashioned way with bacon and just a little sugar.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. butter beans fresh or frozen
- 2 slices thick cut bacon
- 2-4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place butter beans in a large saucepan. Fill pan with enough water to cover the beans by about an inch.
- Add bacon, sugar, garlic powder, butter, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Turn down to a simmer and cook 45 minutes or until tender.
- Taste and add additional salt, pepper, and/or sugar if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh butter beans if they are in season. If not, frozen will work just fine.
- You can substitute baby lima beans if your grocery store doesn't carry butter beans. They are the same thing!
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and don't forget to add a little sugar. Taste frequently.
- Cook the butter beans until they're tender.
