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Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce) Recipe

Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce) Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Saute, Simmer
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Marry Me Butter Beans recipe features creamy Tuscan sauce with a perfect blend of flavors, making it a delightful and satisfying dish.


Ingredients

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Flavor Base:

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Fillings:

  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained

Finish:

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Flavor Base: Heat butter, garlic, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a saute pan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Fillings: Add sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and butter beans. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  3. Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in spinach until wilted, then add heavy cream, parmesan, and basil. Serve warm with bread, rice, or pasta.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg