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Marry Me Butter Beans

Irresistible Marry Me Butter Beans in Creamy Tuscan Sauce

A one-pan vegetarian dinner featuring Marry Me Butter Beans in a creamy Tuscan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter or use olive oil for vegan option
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds lightly crushed, optional
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, packed in oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or vegetable stock
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
For the Beans and Spinach
  • 2 cans butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups spinach fresh or frozen
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 lemon zest and juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil drizzle before serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until foamy. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  2. Stir in ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and ½ cup of heavy cream, mixing well. Increase heat slightly and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Gently fold in 2 cans of butter beans and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, and 2 cups of fresh spinach. Cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
  6. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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