Spiced Butter Bean & Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil-Lemon Vinaigrette

This vibrant vegetarian salad features buttery beans sautéed with warming spices, paired with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and finished with a zesty basil-lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a hearty main or a flavorful side, it's quick to prepare using the stovetop.

⏱️ 25 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 295 calories
Spiced Butter Bean & Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil-Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
  • 2 cups butter beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until softened and lightly charred, stirring occasionally.

⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high heat
2

Transfer roasted tomatoes to a plate. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.

⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ Medium heat
3

Add butter beans, smoked paprika, cumin, remaining salt, and black pepper. Sauté until beans are heated through and coated in spices.

⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ Medium heat
4

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, and chopped basil to make the vinaigrette.

⏱️ 1 minute
5

Combine spiced butter beans and roasted tomatoes in a serving bowl. Drizzle with basil-lemon vinaigrette, gently toss, and serve warm or at room temperature.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

295
Calories
11g
Protein
36g
Carbs
11g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can prepare it a day in advance; just store it in the fridge and add the vinaigrette right before serving for the freshest flavor.

Fresh parsley or mint can be used as alternatives to basil for a different but still fresh taste.

Yes, cook dried butter beans according to package instructions before using in the recipe.

Add cooked quinoa, farro, or serve it over a bed of leafy greens for a heartier meal.

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