It’s probably no surprise at this point that I love butter beans. They are larger in comparison to other beans and, therefore, feel a little more hearty and substantial. And while their creamy texture lends itself well to Marry Me butter beans, it also makes a great crispy snack or appetizer. Which I know sounds odd – crispy and creamy? Hear me out, though!
Your new favorite snack
Requires no prep work because the beans are ready to go from the can. Okay, you do have to drain the beans, but I don’t consider that much prep work… A cheap snack that’s also vegan and gluten-free. And the best part is the ingredients needed to make them can all be found at the store (there are only 3 main ones plus some spices). Versatile because they can be eaten as a fun crunchy or used as a salad topper – like a higher protein crouton!
you don’t need much
This recipe uses all pantry staples. Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements!
Butter Beans: The key part of this recipe is the butter beans (canned). They can be found next to all the other canned beans in the store. Tahini: The tahini should be very creamy if store-bought (or make your own tahini). Olive Oil: While the tahini adds a lot of umami flavor, I also like to add olive oil for roasting. Spices: This recipe uses only a handful of basic spices, such as salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Making crispy butter beans with tahini is easy
Like with most roasting recipes, you’ll need a sheet tray, an oven, and a bowl to mix everything in. This is a brief overview, but you can jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe.
Storage
To store leftovers, pop them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to a week. They should be reheated in the oven to crisp up again. They can be stored at room temperature for the day if you want to take them on the go.
Recipe Testing Notes
Lining the baking tray not only helps keep things cleaner but also helps the tahini get crispy without burning. This is because parchment paper is lighter than most non-stick trays. Let the beans rest after baking for just a bit. They continue to cook and crisp up as they cool. As hard as it is to wait, I promise it’s worth it! Go crazy with the flavors! I’m using some of my favorite spices here, but it’s totally customizable. You could make them taco flavors with our chili seasoning or go fresh with lemon pepper seasoning.
how to use crispy tahini beans
I love to just munch on these butter beans as a snack, but you can also use them on and with other recipes. Here are just a few ideas.
Vegetarian Caesar Salad: Use these beans as a crispy salad topping. Creamy Caesar Bean Toast: Add another layer of texture to this bean toast with crispy beans. Snack Box: Make this a protein-packed snack box with crispy butter beans, cheese, and some apple slices.
