Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
Looking for a heartwarming dish that transforms your weeknight meals? Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is your answer! This cozy recipe features creamy butter beans enveloped in a rich Tuscan-inspired sauce, combining garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach for a delightful flavor experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings and is sure to become a family favorite. The dish is also versatile, allowing for easy ingredient swaps according to your pantry staples or dietary preferences. Whether served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, this comforting meal will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 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
- 2 15-oz cans butter beans (drained)
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and seasonings (salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, black pepper) and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and vegetable broth; add drained butter beans. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat; mix in fresh spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan, and chopped basil until well combined. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg