Indulge in Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans for Dinner!
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans is a dish that’s destined to captivate your taste buds and steal your heart. With its rich, velvety texture, vibrant Mediterranean flavors, and nutrient-dense ingredients, this recipe is a true comfort food delight that’s sure to become a new family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 cans (15 ounce each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
2. 2. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
3. 3. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream (or coconut cream) and butter beans. Cook until heated through, about 5–7 minutes.
4. 4. Stir in Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast), red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. 5. Stir in chopped basil, reserving a little for garnish.
6. 6. Garnish with extra basil and serve warm.
Notes
Leftover Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to reheat, simply warm the dish on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. The dish may thicken up a bit, so you can add a splash of broth or cream to thin it out if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans, Vegetarian, Comfort Food