Whip Up Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans in Just 30 Minutes

Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans in Just 30 Minutes is a delightful vegetarian dish packed with rich flavors and a satisfying texture.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 cans butter beans drained and rinsed
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed preferred
3 cloves garlic minced

For the Creamy Sauce

½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

For Nutrition and Flavor

2 cups spinach fresh
¼ cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option
2 tablespoons olive oil
to taste red pepper flakes optional
to taste lemon juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until aromatic and lightly golden.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they soften.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 3–4 minutes.
Gently fold in the butter beans and warm them for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream and let it simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts, about 1 minute.
Season with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring until smooth.
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and adjust seasonings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add more broth to reach desired consistency. Serve with crusty bread or over pasta.

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