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Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
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Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce) is a quick and delightful dish that combines the comforting richness of butter beans with a flavorful, creamy sauce. In just 15 minutes, you can bring this satisfying meal to your table, whether for a cozy weeknight dinner or to impress guests at a gathering. The creamy Tuscan sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach elevates the humble butter beans into a delicious, nutritious dish that’s perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth (120 to 236 mL)
  • 2 15-oz cans butter beans (aka lima beans, drained, 425 g cans)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (can sub half-and-half, 236 mL)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan (50 g)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic along with salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant.
  2. Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth based on your desired consistency. Add the drained butter beans into the mixture. Continue cooking on medium heat uncovered for about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from heat once everything is heated through. Stir in 1 cup chopped fresh spinach until wilted. Mix in 1 cup heavy cream along with grated parmesan and chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread, over rice, or pasta for a complete meal.

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