O Que É 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."
Qual o Sabor de 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.
Informação Nutricional
Per 1/2 cup (cooked, 90g)Segredo do Chef
For extra creamy butter beans, reserve some cooking liquid and mash a portion of the beans before stirring them back into the dish.
Substitutos e Proporções de Butter Beans
O melhor substituto para Butter Beans é Cannellini Beans, usado na proporção de 1:1. Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes.
| Substituto | Proporção | Melhor para |
|---|---|---|
| Cannellini Beans Melhor | 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. |
Como Escolher e Armazenar Butter Beans
- For dried, look for uniform, unblemished beans.
- Canned should be low sodium.
O Que Combina Bem Com Butter Beans?
- Ham
- bacon
- corn
- collard greens
- herbs (sage
- thyme)
- tomato.
Perguntas frequentes
Qual o sabor de Butter Beans?
Mild, Starchy, Earthy, Nutty (subtle) Mild, earthy
Qual é um bom substituto para Butter Beans?
O melhor substituto é Cannellini Beans (1:1). Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes.
Como escolher e armazenar Butter Beans?
For dried, look for uniform, unblemished beans. Canned should be low sodium.
