Ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with something fresh and vibrant? This warm Butter Bean recipe with ricotta and lemon-wild garlic pesto is a Mediterranean dream.

Creamy butter beans meet a zesty pesto for a hearty yet refreshing dish that’s perfect for family dinners or a solo indulgence.

• Butter Beans: High in fiber and plant-based protein, promoting digestion and satiety while supporting muscle health.

• Ricotta: Rich in calcium and protein, aiding in bone health and muscle maintenance.

• Lemon: Loaded with vitamin C, it boosts immunity and aids in digestion.

• Wild Garlic: Contains antioxidants and compounds that support heart health and reduce inflammation.

• Olive Oil: Provides healthy monounsaturated fats for heart health and vitamin E.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked butter beans (or use canned, drained, and rinsed)

• 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 bunch wild garlic (or substitute with spinach or basil)

• 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

• Salt and pepper to taste

How To:

1. Make the Pesto: Blend wild garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

2. Warm the Butter Beans: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and gently warm the butter beans.

3. Bring it All Together: Toss the warmed beans in the pesto, top with dollops of ricotta, and sprinkle lemon zest on top.

4. Serve & Enjoy: Serve it warm, and feel free to add an extra drizzle of olive oil for that Mediterranean touch!