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Marry Me Butter Beans

Marry Me Butter Beans

Delight in the creamy richness of Marry Me Butter Beans, a dish that's sure to impress everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste optional
  • 2 pieces shallots or 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cans (16 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups sliced kale or spinach loosely packed
  • 1 cup cashew cream or any nondairy cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 piece lemon, juiced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cashew cream by draining soaked cashews and blending with 2/3 cup hot water until smooth; set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or vegan butter. Add Calabrian chili paste (if using), shallots, garlic, and paprika. Saut? for 3-5 minutes until shallots are translucent.
  3. Stir in chopped sundried tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the paste darkens.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in Italian seasoning, drained butter beans, and sliced kale. Simmer for about 5 minutes until kale is wilted.
  5. Add the cashew cream and vegan parmesan; stir to melt the cheese. Simmer until the mixture thickens to desired consistency.
  6. Stir in fresh basil and lemon juice. Adjust salt to taste. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients based on availability and your taste preferences. This dish is forgiving and versatile, allowing for various substitutions like other beans or additional vegetables.

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