Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans
Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans are a delightful reimagining of a classic Italian dish, offering a creamy and satisfying experience while remaining vegan and gluten-free. This one-pot meal is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends. The buttery white beans combined with dairy-free parmesan flavor and freshly cracked black pepper create an easy yet flavorful option that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 ounces canned butter beans (2 cans or 3 cups cooked beans)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium imitation chicken broth
- 2 ounces shredded dairy-free parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add ground black pepper and nutritional yeast; sauté for about 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the butter beans and imitation chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 7-9 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by half.
- Reduce heat and gradually mix in the shredded dairy-free parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add warm water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm on its own or alongside your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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