Ingredients

  • Dried butter beans 340g
  • Baby tomatoes 200g
  • White onion, small 1
  • SpinneysFOOD Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Rosemary 1 sprig
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Thyme 3 sprigs
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Salt 2 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 4 tbsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Maple Syrup 4 tbsp
  • Watercress 40g

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 207
  • Fat 4.4g
  • Saturates 0.7g
  • Protein 6.8g
  • Carbs 36.4g
  • Sugars 16.9g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Butter beans with agrodolce dressing

Italian 10 Mins Prep · 20 Mins Cook


  1. Soak the beans in water overnight.
  2. Peel and finely chop the onion.
  3. Drain the beans then place them in a pot. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil then simmer until tender. Drain and set aside
  4. In a large saucepan, heat the oil then add the onion, herbs and salt. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the vinegar and maple syrup then simmer until reduced.
  5. Add the butter beans and toss to coat. Adjust the salt and add more vinegar or maple syrup, to taste.
  6. Halve the baby tomatoes and toss into the beans.
  7. Allow to cool then serve topped with the watercress.