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Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans

Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans in Creamy Tomato Delight

Discover the delightful Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans, a quick and comforting vegetarian dish packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 cans butter beans
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin recommended
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
For Creaminess
  • ½ cup heavy cream can substitute with milk and butter
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated, can be replaced with vegan cheese
For Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • basil fresh, chopped
  • parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 lemon for zest and juice

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  3. Stir in cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking until tomatoes burst, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Fold in drained butter beans, stirring to coat, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, adding more broth if necessary.
  8. Add chopped herbs and lemon zest and juice, mixing well.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for busy nights; the warm, aromatic dish is crowd-pleasing and customizable.

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