Butter Beans Saganaki
These butter beans saganaki are the kind of comfort food that feels hearty but still fresh and wholesome. Creamy butter beans are simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce, then finished with salty feta, a hit of chilli, and plenty of fresh herbs. It’s a Greek-inspired dish (kind of like prawns saganaki) that’s simple to make but packed with flavour—perfect for scooping up with crusty bread or serving over rice. Whether you’re after a meat-free main or a side dish that steals the show, this one is a keeper.
Ingredients 16
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, medium, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, finely diced
1 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika, sweet or mild
200 g cherry tomatoes, 7 oz, halved
1 can diced tomatoes, about 400 grams or 14 oz
1 tbsp honey
2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed, i used 400 grams / 14 oz cans
3⁄4 cup feta cheese, crumbled, about 100 grams or 3 oz
1⁄4 cup kalamata olives, pitted, sliced
1⁄4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1⁄4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
1 lemon, large, cut into wedges
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Method 4
Heat in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced and season with ½ teaspoon of . Cook until soft (about 7 minutes), then add sliced and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add crushed , , , and . Cook for 30 seconds to a minute, stirring through. Add diced canned tomatoes and season with another ½ teaspoon of . Stir and simmer (uncovered) for 8-10 minutes until some liquid evaporates and the tomato sauce thickens a bit.
Fold in the and , then add a few sprigs of . Top with crumbled and place the skillet under the hot broiler (grill in the oven) for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts and browns slightly. This step is optional as the beans are technically ready to eat and you can serve with feta without grilling the top.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with more fresh and . Serve with and crusty bread.Enjoy this flavourful and hearty butter bean saganaki with some crusty bread or a side dish to fish, rice or potatoes.
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