Marry Me Butter Beans (20 Minutes, One Skillet)

Marry Me Butter Beans (20 Minutes, One Skillet)

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These Marry Me Butter Beans make a creamy, comforting, and protein-rich dinner in just 20 minutes. Everything comes t...

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Allison Perry

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5 min prep 15 min cook 4 servings

Ingredients

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4 servings
Measurements
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cans butter beans (15 oz / 400 g each, or 3 cups cooked beans)
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth (reduced-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half or non-dairy cream)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (+ black pepper to taste)
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges to squeeze on top + optional basil leaves to garnish)

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Directions

  1. 1

    Build the flavor base: Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic (grated) and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often.Stir in 3 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cans butter beans (rinsed), ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Stir for another minute to coat the beans.

  2. 2

    Simmer until creamy: Pour in 1½ cup vegetable broth and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans soften and the sauce starts to thicken.Stir in ½ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and 3 cups spinach. Cook for a few more minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy.

  3. 3

    Finish and serve: Turn off the heat and stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) and ½ cup grated parmesan.Serve with crusty bread and finish with fresh basil, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, and extra parmesan if you like.

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Source

https://theplantbasedschool.com/marry-me-butter-beans/#wprm-recipe-container-116807

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