Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce. This quick and flavorful dish features creamy butter beans enveloped in a savory sauce enriched with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Add kale or crispy tofu for an extra nutrient boost! In just 15 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
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
- Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic along with salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Stir in ½ cup of roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in vegetable broth—start with ½ cup and adjust later if needed.
- Add the drained butter beans to the mixture. Continue cooking on medium heat uncovered for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat once all ingredients are heated through.
- Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh spinach until it wilts down.
- Mix in 1 cup of heavy cream and stir until fully combined.
- Add in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp of chopped fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg