Description
Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce) is a delightful and quick dish that combines the creamy richness of butter beans with a flavorful Tuscan-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive centerpiece for gatherings, this recipe features a harmonious blend of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. In just 15 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying and nutritious experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 15-oz cans butter beans (drained)
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves, ½ tsp each of salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth.
- Add two drained cans of butter beans and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup chopped fresh spinach until wilted.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil. Mix well and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg