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Creamy Butter Beans and Mushrooms

Delicious Creamy Butter Beans and Mushrooms with Spring Greens

This Creamy Butter Beans and Mushrooms recipe brings vibrant flavors in a comforting meal, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 439

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 leek or 2 small ones sliced
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 150 g mushrooms of your choice roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped, omit if using wild garlic
  • ? tsp sea or rock salt
  • 225 g cooked butter beans or white beans of your choice
  • 1 tsp tamari or your favourite soy sauce
  • 50 g nettle tops or wild garlic or spinach or tender spring greens
  • 75 ml double cream heavy cream
  • ? tsp fresh nutmeg grated
  • good grinding black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • medium sized pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Place a medium sized pan over a moderate heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the leek slices and fry for a couple of minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the butter followed by the mushrooms, garlic (if using) and a pinch of salt. Fry for three minutes or until the mushrooms have cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the butter beans and stir through. If the mixture looks dry, add a splash of water.
  4. Add the tamari and greens, place the lid on the pan and allow the greens to wilt for about three minutes.
  5. Add the cream, stir well and replace the lid. Allow the mixture to bubble for a minute or two, then remove from the heat.
  6. Grate in the nutmeg, grind in the pepper and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  7. Pour the contents of the pan into a dish and scatter the parsley over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSodium: 797mgFiber: 11gSugar: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different beans, greens, or spices. Perfect for any occasion, and leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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