Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
Looking for a quick and comforting meal that satisfies your cravings? Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce) is the perfect dish! This delightful recipe brings together creamy butter beans and a rich, savory sauce in just 15 minutes. It’s an excellent option for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With its versatility, you can easily adapt the ingredients to suit your tastes, whether by adding protein or incorporating different greens. Serve it warm alongside crusty bread or over rice for a filling 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 salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp 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 (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated parmesan (or nutritional yeast)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and drained butter beans. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat; fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan (or nutritional yeast) along with fresh basil until well combined. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg