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Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans

Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans: Quick, Comforting Delight!

Enjoy the rich flavor of Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans, a quick, plant-based dish that is delicious and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Shallot finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Basil freshly sliced or dried
  • to taste Salt
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 can Butter Beans drained
  • 1/2 cup Light (Single) Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or other leafy greens
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • large sauté pan

Method
 

Directions
  1. Begin by drizzling the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes into a large sauté pan over low heat. Allow it to warm gently for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the finely diced shallots to the pan, stirring occasionally. Sauté for about 2 minutes until they become translucent and tender.
  3. Incorporate the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Gently fold in the drained butter beans, seasoning with a pinch of salt. Let everything cook together for about 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the smoked paprika and pour in the apple cider vinegar. Stir frequently for about 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the vegetable broth and freshly sliced basil. Increase the heat slightly and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Reduce the heat and pour in the light cream. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt completely.
  8. Fold the fresh spinach into the pan until it wilts, which will take about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
  9. Remove the pan from heat and serve the creamy Tuscan butter beans hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, drain the butter beans well and adjust seasoning gradually for perfect flavor balance.

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