Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Butter Beans
Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Butter Beans is a delightful, creamy dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of Tuscany. This vegetarian recipe blends tender butter beans with aromatic garlic, sundried tomatoes, and fresh kale, resulting in a comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Ingredients
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- 2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup organic sundried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
- 1 cup organic heavy cream or coconut cream (for dairy-free option)
- ½ cup organic vegetable stock
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup chopped kale
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in sundried tomatoes, tomato paste, and sea salt; cook for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and vegetable stock along with lemon juice; stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in drained butter beans and chopped kale; cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately with additional grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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