Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans in Just 30 Minutes
These creamy Tuscan butter beans make a warm, comforting dish that’s full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. Butter beans simmer in a rich sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, broth, and cream. Spinach and parmesan melt into the sauce, creating a hearty and satisfying meal that works on its own or with bread, pasta, or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Butter beans
Garlic
Olive oil
Sun-dried tomatoes
Vegetable or chicken broth
Heavy cream or coconut cream
Spinach
Salt and pepper
Parmesan
Red pepper flakes
Lemon juice
Instructions
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Heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
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Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
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Pour in broth and simmer for 3 minutes.
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Add butter beans and warm them.
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Stir in cream and simmer until creamy.
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Add spinach and let it wilt.
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Season and finish with lemon juice.
Notes
Add chili flakes for heat. Swap spinach for kale. Use coconut cream for dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350–400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g