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Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans

Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans in a skillet with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and fresh basil
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Creamy, dreamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans simmered in a rich sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce. A simple vegetarian meal packed with plant-based protein.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, or full-fat coconut milk for vegan
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and just golden. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  2. Add undrained diced tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down and flavors meld.
  3. Stir in drained butter beans and vegetable broth. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add a splash more broth if the sauce looks too thick at this stage.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened. Do not boil hard or the cream may separate.
  5. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted into the sauce, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Cannellini or Great Northern beans can be substituted for butter beans with similar results.
  • For the creamiest sauce, use heavy cream. Full-fat coconut milk is the best dairy-free swap.
  • Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the richest flavor. If using dry-packed, rehydrate in warm water first.
  • For extra depth, add a splash of white wine with the garlic and let it cook off before adding the tomatoes.
  • To freeze, leave out the cream and spinach and add them fresh when reheating for best texture.

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