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Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans for Cozy Nights

Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans are creamy, savory, and perfect for cozy dinners, sure to impress anyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cans butter beans rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any light cooking oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half/coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, or nutritional yeast for vegan
Seasoning and Freshness
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice lime juice can be substituted

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes, gently smashing some tomatoes with a spoon.
  4. Fold in rinsed butter beans, ensuring they are well coated with the tomato mixture.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Season the sauce with salt and pepper as needed, adjusting consistency with more broth if necessary.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking garlic to maintain flavor. Use canned beans for convenience. This dish can be doubled for large gatherings.

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