Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
If you’re seeking a heartwarming meal that is both quick and delicious, look no further than Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce. This comforting dish features creamy butter beans enveloped in a rich, flavorful Tuscan sauce that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s versatile enough to impress everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for added nutrition and flavor. Enjoy it warm with crusty bread or over rice for a filling meal that feels like a warm hug in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add drained butter beans and cook uncovered for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and basil until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg