Centaur Dried Butter Beans 1kg

Dried Butter Beans

Centaur dried butter beans are a dependable pantry staple, known for their large size, creamy texture and mild, slightly nutty flavour. Once cooked, these dried butter beans become soft and velvety, making them ideal for hearty, comforting dishes as well as lighter, seasonal recipes.

Their ability to absorb flavour makes them particularly useful in slow-cooked meals, where they take on the richness of broths, herbs and spices. Equally, they hold their shape well in salads and stews, offering substance without heaviness. This 1kg pack of dried butter beans is well suited to batch cooking, providing a cost-effective and versatile ingredient for everything from traditional British casseroles to Mediterranean-style dishes.

Key Features:

• 1kg pack of dried butter beans.
• Large, pale beans with a smooth, creamy finish when cooked.
• Excellent at absorbing flavours from sauces, stocks and seasonings.
• Holds shape well in stews, soups and salads.
• Suitable for slow cooking, boiling or pressure cooking.
• Ideal for batch cooking and meal preparation.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Simmer in a rich tomato and herb sauce with garlic and olive oil for a rustic butter bean stew.
• Add to slow-cooked casseroles with root vegetables for extra body and texture.
• Toss with lemon, parsley and olive oil for a simple butter bean salad.
• Blend into a smooth butter bean dip with garlic and tahini for a lighter alternative to hummus.

Do dried butter beans need soaking before cooking?

Soaking is recommended as it helps reduce cooking time and ensures a more even texture. An overnight soak in cold water is the most common approach.

How long do butter beans take to cook from dried?

After soaking, butter beans typically take around 45–60 minutes to cook until tender, depending on their size and age.

What makes butter beans different from other white beans?

Butter beans are larger and have a noticeably creamier texture than many other white beans, making them particularly suited to dishes where a soft, rich consistency is preferred.

Ingredients:

Butter beans. May contain Wheat, Spelt, Barley, Celery, Sesame, Mustard, Soy, Sulphur Dioxide & Sulphites.

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