Description
Whip up this incredibly flavorful and satisfying Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans in just 30 minutes. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes, tender beans, and a rich, creamy sauce, it’s a vegetarian weeknight meal that’s both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons reserved sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 (7-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans (lima beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil and reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3. Stir in the roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing their flavor to meld with the aromatics.
- 4. Add the rinsed and drained butter beans and cannellini beans to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the savory mixture.
- 5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen.
- 6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and the grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Gently stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Do not boil once the cream is added.
- 7. Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet. Stir until the spinach wilts, which should only take a minute or two.
- 8. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Start with a little and add more as needed.
- 9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Gently reheat in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if needed to loosen the sauce. Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g