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Marry Me Butter Beans

Marry Me Butter Beans

This Marry Me Butter Beans recipe offers a creamy blend of butter beans, vibrant greens, and tangy lemon, perfect for a romantic weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste optional
  • 1 medium Shallots or small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 cup Sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Goodness
  • 2 cups Butter beans
  • 1 cup Kale or spinach sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cashew cream
  • 1/4 cup Vegan parmesan shredded
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Equipment

  • pan

Method
 

How to Make Marry Me Butter Beans
  1. Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the diced shallots or small onion until translucent for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add paprika, chopped sundried tomatoes, and tomato paste; cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well.
  6. Mix in the Italian seasoning and butter beans; combine gently.
  7. Fold in the sliced kale or spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Stir in the cashew cream and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and mix in shredded vegan parmesan, chopped basil, and lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for a delightful meal experience.

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