Caponata Butter Beans

A twist on a classic Italian dish, we've bulked out this delicious caponata by using butter beans which are a fantastic source of potassium, magnesium... and of course fibre. Potassium is great for promoting heart health whilst magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and fibre supports your immune system. This simple, nutritious dish really ticks all the boxes. Read more A twist on a classic Italian dish, we've bulked out this delicious caponata by using butter beans which are a fantastic source of potassium, magnesium and of course fibre. Potassium is great for promoting heart health whilst magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and fibre supports your immune system. This simple, nutritious dish really ticks all the boxes.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
1 hours
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

575kcal
Calories
40g
Total Fat
45g
Carbs
21g
Sugars
15g
Protein
15g
Fibre
6mg
Iron
33%
 
150mg
Magnesium
36%
 
303mg
Phosporus
24%
 
1881mg
Potassium
40%
 
1123mg
Sodium
49%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
8.7mg
Vitamin E
58%
 
133mcg
Vitamin B9
33%
 
164mcg
Vitamin A
18%
 
54mg
Vitamin C
60%
 
2.6mg
Zinc
24%
 
83mcg
Vitamin K
69%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
3.6mg
Vitamin B3
23%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
163mg
Calcium
13%
 
Calories: 575kcal; Total Fat: 40g; Carbs: 45g; Sugars: 21g; Protein: 15g; Fibre: 15g; Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 150mg (36%); Phosporus: 303mg (24%); Potassium: 1881mg (40%); Sodium: 1123mg (49%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 8.7mg (58%); Vitamin B9: 133mcg (33%); Vitamin A: 164mcg (18%); Vitamin C: 54mg (60%); Zinc: 2.6mg (24%); Vitamin K: 83mcg (69%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 3.6mg (23%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Calcium: 163mg (13%)
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Notes

Alternatives:

red onion - yellow onion, spring onion

tomatoes - tinned tomatoes

basil - parsley, chives

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts
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User comments (2)

Caroline 4 months ago

Time consuming and there are other tastier doctors kitchen recipes for me , ok but not as delicious as many of your other recipes

Sarah 5 months ago

Great! πŸ˜ƒ

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