Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce) is a delightful and quick comfort food that transforms humble butter beans into a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of preparation, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The rich Tuscan-inspired sauce combines garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, creating a luxurious experience that is sure to impress. Plus, it’s highly customizable—add your favorite vegetables or protein for a unique twist. Enjoy this dish warm with crusty bread, over rice, or mixed into pasta for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- In a large sauté pan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and pour in vegetable broth (starting with ½ cup). Add drained butter beans and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until well combined. Garnish with chopped basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg