Smashed Butter Beans with Chimichurri

Smashed Butter Beans with Chimichurri

These smashed crispy butter beans with chimichurri are flavourful, bold, and packed with texture. The beans are roasted until golden and crisp around the edges while staying soft in the centre, then finished with a vibrant chimichurri made from fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, and chilli. The result is a dish that’s fresh, savoury, and deeply satisfying. Perfect as a side, spooned over toast, or served as a light main with grilled vegetables, tofu steaks or a crisp salad.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients:

Butter Beans:

• 2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• pinch of salt and pepper

Chimichurri:

• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 small fresh chilli, seeds removed and chopped
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp of salt, more if needed
• pinch of pepper

Preparations:

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.


2. Toss the beans with the olive oil, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.


3. Spread the butter beans out in a single layer and gently smash with the back of a fork. Smash roughly 2/3 of them, leaving some whole for texture.


4. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy around the edges.


5. Add the garlic and salt to a mortar and pestle and grind into a smooth paste.


6. Add the chopped chilli and pound to combine.


7. Add the parsley and oregano in batches, pressing and twisting to bruise the herbs without fully puréeing.


8. Stir in the red wine vinegar, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil until loose and spoonable.


9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.


10. Spoon the chimichurri generously over the hot crispy butter beans, mix and serve immediately.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/c6lWJbsjkQ0

Source URL: https://chloeevegan.com/recipe/smashed-butter-beans-with-chimichurri/

'); printWindow.document.write(printContent.html()); printWindow.document.write(''); printWindow.document.close(); printWindow.focus(); setTimeout(function () { printWindow.print(); printWindow.close(); }, 500); }); });