Text Me Back Butter Bean Smash
Pictured on herb bread with sliced avocado.
This one’s for the emotionally unavailable food lovers: Text Me Back Butter Beans. Inspired by the viral “Marry Me” recipes — but way less clingy — this herby lemon butter bean smash is creamy, bright, and satisfying enough to keep you coming back... just not too often.
It’s made with pantry staples, fresh herbs, and zero emotional baggage. Perfect on toast, scooped with crackers, or served with a side of casual flakiness.
✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Ready in 10 minutes
Protein-packed and totally plant-based
Customizable with whatever herbs you have
Makes ghosting feel... delicious?
📝 Ingredients:
1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling) — I use Graza
1–2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives, or a mix)
Salt + pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of chili flakes or sumac
Optional toppings: vegan feta, capers, or microgreens
🍴 Instructions:
In a bowl, mash the butter beans with a potato masher (I use this one). Keep it rustic — some chunks are good!
Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and herbs.
Season with salt and pepper, and add chili flakes or sumac if using.
Taste and adjust — more lemon if you want it zingy, more oil if you want it lush.
Serve on toast, in wraps, or as a dip. Top with vegan feta (Follow Your Heart is my favorite) or microgreens if you’re feeling fancy.
💡 Serving Ideas:
On toasted herb bread with extra olive oil + avocado slices (pictured)
In a wrap with arugula and cucumbers
With crackers or pita for snacking
On greens or in grain bowls
Not every recipe wants to commit. Some just want to sit pretty on toast and be admired.
If you make this, tag @kellysgreenkitchen_ on Instagram — I love seeing your creations!
