Butter Beans

Bambywamby

Hello there

I was wondering if any of you kind folks can help me.

I have found a large bag of butter beans at the back of my cupboard...however they are out of date. The best before date is Jan 2010.

Do you think they are safe to soak, boil and then eat?

If not...what can I do with them? I would hate to waste them.

Many thanks in advance

,BAM x

Jolaaled

They should be absolutely fine!..altho may take slightly longer to cook unitl they're soft, compared to 'newer' beans.

Enjoy! I luuurrrve Butter Beans

freyasmum

They're dried, they should be absolutely fine

Bambywamby

Thank you both...I shall soak them now. x x

asparagus1968

hi everyone,
i've picked up a tin of butter beans instead of broad beans,and i just don't fancy them "as they are" any ideas please?

jpscloud

They are really great as a side with a little butter and herbs, but if you don't fancy that they'll be lovely in a stew.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

just throw them into next soup or stew you are making, also good in hummous.

Memory_Girl

Warm them up and toss in pesto - serves instead of potato / pasta with some grilled chicken.

Or drained in a soup with a chicken stock with shredded leeks and lots of parsley.

Blended with olive oil, lemon and mint as a dip for pitta (I like them on top of a baked potato)

MG

Pink.

They're lovely mixed with leeks and served in a cheese sauce. This thread has more ideas that might help:

Butter Beans

I'll add your thread to that one later to keep the suggestions together.

Pink

wouldbeqaulitymoneysaver

Butter Beans love Butter, Cream, Cheese. A rich dairy product will enhance them no end. Add in garlic and onion plus either a wee bit of Indian seasoning (chilli, garlic, ginger) and other indian sp)ices (cumin, coriander,fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek, garam masala) for a creamy curry.
It is best if you make a paste of the spices before adding and fry them off so you don't get powdery taste.
Serve with rice, naan for a tasty meal suitable for veggies.