Legume

Butter Bean

About This Entry

Butter Bean is a canonical Southern butter bean stew ingredient — beans use in global pulse cooking pairs with earthy reds, aromatic whites, and spice-friendly rosé.

Wine Pairing Explanation

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Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Beans

Classification

Legumes

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Phaseolus lunatus

Scientific Classification

Display name
Butter Bean
Classification
Legumes
Group
Beans
Scientific name
Phaseolus lunatus

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.