Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
If you’re in search of a dish that radiates warmth and comfort, try these Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce). This delicious recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it also delivers a rich, creamy flavor that is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. The delightful combination of tender butter beans and a luscious sauce makes this meal both satisfying and indulgent without being complicated. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it your own. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with some warm crusty bread to soak up every last drop!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 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
- ½ cup grated parmesan (or nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pour in vegetable broth. Add drained butter beans and cook uncovered for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat; fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan until well mixed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg