Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
Discover the comforting delight of Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce), a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich culinary experience. This creamy, savory recipe features tender butter beans enveloped in a luscious sauce made from garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressive gatherings, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Add crispy tofu for protein or experiment with seasonal vegetables to make it your own. Enjoy the warmth and flavor of this hearty dish that promises to be a crowd-pleaser every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tuscan
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 cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic with salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and vegetable broth; add drained butter beans and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped spinach until wilted. Mix in heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg