Mediterranean Butter Bean Skillet with Marinated Feta

Ingredients

• 200 g Feta cheese (one block, crumbled)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil (divided (for marinade and skillet))
• 1 tbsp Honey (for the marinade)
• 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (or to taste)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 250 g Cherry tomatoes (about 1.5 cups)
• 2 Garlic (cloves, minced)
• 400 g Butter beans (one can, drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 Lemon (for juice)
• Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Crumble a block of feta cheese into a small bowl.

2. 2

   Toss the crumbled feta with olive oil, honey, chili flakes, and dried oregano. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the dish.

3. 3

   In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sizzle the cherry tomatoes until they begin to soften and blister.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and additional dried herbs to the skillet with the tomatoes, sautéing until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the drained and rinsed butter beans to the skillet. Stir and cook until the beans are warmed through.

6. 6

   Top the bean mixture with the honey-marinated feta.

7. 7

   Optional: Place the skillet under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the feta is slightly softened and golden.

8. 8

   Finish the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

The broiling step is optional but recommended for a deeper flavor and softer feta texture. You can use any white beans if butter beans are unavailable, though butter beans provide the creamiest texture.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• skillet
• healthy
• quick-dinner
• Mediterranean