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Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans

Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans: Comfort in Every Creamy Bite

Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans is a creamy vegetarian dish that combines butter beans with a rich tomato-based sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cans butter beans drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth for non-vegetarian
  • ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated, or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For Freshness
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 whole lemon zest and juice

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
  3. Incorporate halved cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  4. Fold in drained butter beans, stirring for about 2 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with more vegetable broth if needed.
  8. Mix in chopped fresh basil, parsley, and lemon zest and juice. Remove from heat.
  9. Plate and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving.

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