Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce Recipe
Marry Me Butter Beans is a comforting and creamy Tuscan-inspired dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and heavy cream. This flavorful recipe is quick to prepare on the stovetop and is perfect served with crusty sourdough bread, making it a delightful vegetarian meal full of vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
- 7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 17.6 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed
- A handful of baby spinach
To Serve
- Chili oil, for topping
- Sourdough bread, slices for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Tomato Paste and Seasoning: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute to meld the flavors. Add the Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
- Incorporate Cream and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Pour in the heavy cream or coconut milk while stirring continuously to form a creamy base. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Add Beans: Stir in the drained and rinsed butter beans, cooking for another 5 minutes to warm through and let the beans absorb the sauce.
- Thicken the Sauce: Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Add Spinach: Once the sauce has thickened, add the baby spinach and stir for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and incorporated.
- Serve: Remove from heat and top with chili oil for a spicy kick. Serve warm alongside slices of crusty sourdough bread for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute full-fat coconut milk for heavy cream to make the dish dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh baby spinach for the best texture and flavor.
- Butter beans can be replaced with cannellini or white kidney beans if unavailable.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture of the sauce and bread.
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