Ingredients
2 TBSP butter (or grape seed oil)
3 to 4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
Sprigs of fresh thyme (about 1 teaspoon shredded off the stem)
1 can (16 oz) of butter beans, rinsed and drained (alternatively you can soak your own, see note below)
1/2 tea sea salt and dash of black pepper
1/4 cup coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese (or a combination)
*NOTE: You can buy dried butter beans but you have to soak the beans, then rinse them. Soak the beans overnight, and then rinse them. Put them in a pan with enough water to cover them up, and gently simmer them until the beans are tender, one to two hours, then use them in the recipe above (instead of canned).
Directions
In a medium pan, sauté the butter over medium heat. Add the butter beans, as well as the garlic and thyme, salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes and gently stir everything together. Turn off the heat, and top with Parmesan (or Romano) cheese. This is a delicious and hearty side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken, roasted turkey, grilled shrimp.
Suzy Cohen, RPh, has been a licensed pharmacist for over 30 years, blending conventional medicine with natural approaches to help people feel better and live healthier. She is the founder of Script Essentials, a supplement company known for targeted, custom-formulated products, some with patented innovations.
With a special focus on thyroid health, functional medicine, and drug-induced nutrient depletion (what she calls “drug muggers”), Suzy is the author of several books including Thyroid Healthy, Drug Muggers, and Diabetes Without Drugs. She also writes a nationally syndicated health column and shares practical, easy-to-understand guidance with readers around the world.
