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Marry Me Butter Beans

Marry Me Butter Beans: Creamy Comfort in Just 15 Minutes

Marry Me Butter Beans are creamy, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy nights or unexpected guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for dairy-free option
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Using fresh garlic is recommended
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Increase for more spice
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Black Pepper
For the Base
  • 0.5 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, roughly chopped Can use fresh tomatoes if unavailable
  • 0.5 to 1 Vegetable Broth Use less for thicker consistency
  • 2 cans Butter Beans, drained Can substitute with Lima beans
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach, chopped Kale can be substituted
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream for vegan option
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Use nutritional yeast for vegan alternative
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped Substitute with parsley if necessary

Equipment

  • sauté pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt unsalted butter over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Toast the spices for a minute to release their flavors.
  3. Introduce sun-dried tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Carefully add drained butter beans, gently stirring to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Remove pan from heat and mix in chopped fresh spinach, stirring until wilted.
  6. Add heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and chopped fresh basil, stirring until well blended and creamy.
  7. Serve warm over toast, rice, or pasta, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a vibrant touch, garnish with extra fresh basil. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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