Description
Creamy marry me butter beans deliver a comforting southern culinary embrace that melts hearts with rich, smoky flavors. Soul-warming ingredients and simple preparation promise a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Beans:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans (or 3 cups cooked beans)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 handful basil leaves
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon zest
Liquids and Additions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or non-dairy cream)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then infuse with minced garlic and red pepper flakes, releasing aromatic flavors for approximately 30 seconds.
- Incorporate tomato paste and cook briefly until the mixture becomes intensely fragrant, stirring continuously.
- Gently fold in drained and rinsed butter beans, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and sauté for one minute to develop initial flavors.
- Stream vegetable broth into the skillet, allowing beans to simmer for 10 minutes until they transform into a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Introduce heavy cream and dried oregano, then layer spinach across the surface, letting it gently wilt into the bubbling mixture for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and delicately fold in sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese, creating a rich and velvety texture.
- Transfer the butter bean mixture onto rustic garlic-rubbed bread or serve directly from the skillet for a rustic presentation.
- Elevate the dish with a final flourish of additional parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and bright lemon zest to enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize Heat Level by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free and vegan-friendly alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Enhance protein content by adding crumbled plant-based sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken for non-vegetarian options.
- Maximize flavor depth by using fire-roasted tomato paste and letting beans simmer slightly longer to develop richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 516 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg