Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans
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Enjoy creamy and flavorful Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners—try it today!
- Author: Valentina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and cream, stirring until combined; let simmer gently.
- Fold in butter beans and simmer for about 10 minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast), Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg