A delightful and creamy dish made with butter beans, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
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Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe
Description
A delightful and creamy dish made with butter beans, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoonsvegan butter
- 1large shallot, peeled & finely diced
- 4cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cupsun-dried tomatoes, marinated in oil & chopped
- 1 Tablespoontomato paste
- ¼ teaspoondried oregano
- ¼ teaspoondried thyme
- ¼ teaspoonchili flakes
- 15 ouncescanned butter beans
- 2 Tablespoonscoconut cream
- 1 Tablespoonnutritional yeast
- ½ Tablespoonlemon juice
- 2 Tablespoonschopped fresh basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the butter beans if using dried beans; otherwise, drain and rinse canned beans.
- Melt vegan butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic until golden.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs to the pot and stir well.
- Add the butter beans and their liquid, then stir in coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Quality ingredients matter for the best flavor.
Adjust seasoning to taste as you cook.
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
