Description
Crispy Smashed Butter Beans with Whipped Feta & Chili Crisp Honey combine golden roasted butter beans with creamy whipped feta and a sweet, spicy chili crisp honey drizzle for an easy 40-minute appetiser or light vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
For the Butter Beans:
2 cans (400 g each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
For the Whipped Feta:
150 g feta cheese
½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
Pinch of black pepper
For the Chili Crisp Honey:
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp chili crisp
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sea salt
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
Lemon zest
Extra chili crisp, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and rinse the butter beans thoroughly, then pat them very dry with a clean kitchen towel. Removing excess moisture helps the beans become crisp in the oven.
Arrange the dried butter beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup, gently press down on each bean until flattened. Some beans may break apart slightly, which is fine and can create extra crispy pieces.
Drizzle the smashed beans with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and dried oregano. Gently toss to distribute the seasoning while keeping as many pieces flat as possible.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Gently turn the beans halfway through roasting for more even browning.
While the beans roast, add the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, creamy and spreadable.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chili crisp, fresh lemon juice and sea salt until smooth and glossy.
Spread the whipped feta generously across a large serving platter or shallow serving bowl. Spoon the hot, crispy butter beans over the whipped feta, spreading them out so each portion gets creamy feta underneath.
Drizzle the chili crisp honey generously over the crispy butter beans and whipped feta. Finish with chopped fresh parsley or mint and lemon zest. Add extra chili crisp if desired and serve immediately while the beans are warm and crispy.
Notes
Dry the butter beans thoroughly before roasting because excess moisture can prevent them from becoming crisp.
Keep the beans in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet so they roast rather than steam.
Flatten the beans well to create more surface area and crisp golden edges.
Small broken pieces become especially crunchy during roasting.
Serve immediately while the butter beans are warm and crisp.
Adjust the amount of chili crisp according to your preferred level of heat.
Store the crispy butter beans separately from the whipped feta and chili crisp honey in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat the beans in the oven until warmed and crisp again, then assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetarian
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean