Was ist Butter Beans?
A large, creamy white bean with a mild, buttery flavor and soft texture, also known as lima beans.
"The unsung hero of creamy texture and subtle richness in comfort food."
Wie schmeckt Butter Beans?
Mild, Starchy, Earthy, Nutty (subtle)
- Taste
- Mild, buttery, slightly starchy, earthy
- Texture
- Creamy, soft, mealy
- Aroma
- Mild, earthy
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Global Production
Over 2 million tons annually (lima beans)
Protein per cup (cooked)
11.6 grams
Storage Tip
Store dried beans for 1-2 years, cooked beans 3-5 days refrigerated.
Nährwertangaben
Per 1/2 cup (cooked, 90g)Geheimtipp des Chefs
For extra creamy butter beans, reserve some cooking liquid and mash a portion of the beans before stirring them back into the dish.
Butter Beans Ersatz & Verhältnisse
Der beste Ersatz für Butter Beans ist Cannellini Beans, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes.
| Ersatz | Verhältnis | Am besten geeignet für |
|---|---|---|
| Cannellini Beans Am besten | 1:1 | Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes. |
| Great Northern Beans | 1:1 | Also creamy and mild, slightly smaller, good for soups and stews. |
| Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) | 1:1 | Offers a different flavor but similar bulk and protein in stews or salads. |
| Navy Beans | 1:1 | Smaller, but mild and creamy, good for mashing or thickening. |
Wie man Butter Beans auswählt & lagert
- For dried, look for uniform, unblemished beans.
- Canned should be low sodium.
Womit passt Butter Beans gut zusammen?
- Ham
- bacon
- corn
- collard greens
- herbs (sage
- thyme)
- tomato.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie schmeckt Butter Beans?
Mild, Starchy, Earthy, Nutty (subtle) Mild, earthy
Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Butter Beans?
Der beste Ersatz ist Cannellini Beans (1:1). Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes.
Wie wählt und lagert man Butter Beans?
For dried, look for uniform, unblemished beans. Canned should be low sodium.
