Butter Bean Piccata

Butter Bean Piccata is one of those dishes that feels fancy but is secretly super simple. This vibrant vegetarian recipe features creamy butter beans nestled in a tangy, lemony piccata sauce with pops of briny capers. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, but its bright flavors and elegant presentation make it equally great for a special occasion meal.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 500 kcal per serving

Ingredients

6 tablespoons - olive oil
2 - shallots
¼ tsp - salt
6 cloves - garlic
1 cup - dry white wine
¼ cup - water
2 cans - butter beans
¼ cup - capers
2 - lemons
½ tsp - black pepper
Fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add white wine and simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce. Stir in butter beans (one can drained, one with liquid), capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with black pepper.
Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if sauce becomes too thick.
Serve garnished with parsley, a lemon slice and Parmesan cheese.

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