Home-Style Butterbeans

Gluten Free
Home-Style Butterbeans
140 min.
8
217kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of the South with this delicious Home-Style Butterbeans recipe! Perfect as a side dish for any occasion, this gluten-free dish is both easy to make and packed with mouthwatering ingredients. With a cooking time of 140 minutes and serving up to 8 people, this recipe is ideal for gatherings, family dinners, or simply enjoying a hearty meal. Each serving contains only 217 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Prepare to be tantalized by the smoky flavor of diced bacon, the subtle sweetness of brown sugar, and the rich taste of butterbeans in this delectable recipe. The secret to its irresistible taste lies in the slow simmering process, which allows the beans to become tender and the sauce to thicken to perfection. Plus, with the option to substitute butterbeans for baby lima beans, you can enjoy a variety of flavors while keeping the recipe's essence intact.

Savor the comforting taste of Home-Style Butterbeans, a simple yet satisfying side dish that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. So, grab your Dutch oven, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon diced
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • small onion minced
  • teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • 16 oz frangelico frozen
  • 16 oz frangelico frozen

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook bacon and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in butterbeans and butter until butter is melted and beans are thoroughly coated. Stir in 12 cups water.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 hours or until beans are very tender and liquid is thickened and just below top of beans. Stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Home-Style Lima Beans: Substitute 1 (16-oz.) package frozen baby lima beans for butterbeans. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein3.52%
Fat45.64%
Carbs50.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.63
Glycemic Load
0.21
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8399999815485%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.83kcal
10.84%
Fat:11.23g
17.27%
Saturated Fat:5.48g
34.26%
Carbohydrates:28.13g
9.38%
Net Carbohydrates:27.92g
10.15%
Sugar:27.05g
30.06%
Cholesterol:24.33mg
8.11%
Sodium:726.11mg
31.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.95g
3.9%
Selenium:3.22µg
4.6%
Vitamin A:183.9IU
3.68%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.19%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.96%
Calcium:28.69mg
2.87%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.84%
Phosphorus:25.53mg
2.55%
Potassium:81.72mg
2.33%
Iron:0.3mg
1.67%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%
Magnesium:5.58mg
1.4%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.35%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.35%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.31%
Copper:0.03mg
1.29%