Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans
Tender butter beans simmered in a luscious, garlic-infused cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil. A cozy one-pan dinner packed with Mediterranean flavor—perfect with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth, plus more as needed
- 2 cans (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter (or warm the olive oil) until shimmering.
- Add garlic, salt, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes to infuse the liquid with flavor.
- Add the butter beans and stir to coat. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally; add a splash more broth if the pan looks dry.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Lower the heat, pour in the heavy cream, and stir. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and simmer 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened and silky.
- Turn off the heat, add chopped fresh basil, and taste. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with crusty bread, over pasta, or with rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 13gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 580mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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