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Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce Bliss

This Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce recipe brings creamy butter beans and vibrant vegetables together for a quick and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter Beans
  • 1 can Butter Beans Can substitute with any white beans like cannellini.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is best.
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can work too but watch the texture.
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Can substitute with kale.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for vegan option.
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free alternative.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Fresh oregano brightens the dish.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust for flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium heat and adding a generous splash of olive oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot, gently add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Next, incorporate the chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in the butter beans, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Add the baby spinach to the skillet, stirring gently and cooking for approximately 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  7. As the sauce simmers, adjust the consistency if necessary and taste for seasoning.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm, paired with crusty bread or over pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Watch garlic closely to avoid burning. For thicker sauce, simmer longer. Adjust seasonings to taste. Vegan option available by substituting heavy cream and cheese.

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