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Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

Discover the delicious Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe, a creamy and savory dish featuring butter beans and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Beans and Veggies

  • 2 cans butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced very fine
  • 1 large shallot diced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes add more if you like heat

Cream and Cheese

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Fresh Garnishes

  • 1 big handful fresh basil leaves torn by hand
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice a squeeze

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Place the large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add diced shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Toast the spices for 1 minute.
  • Lower heat before adding heavy cream and vegetable broth, scraping browned bits from the pan and gently simmering.
  • Once bubbling, whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Gently fold in rinsed butter beans, letting them heat through in the sauce for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Adjust sauce thickness with broth or water as needed.
  • Before serving, add a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh basil, stirring gently to wilt.

Notes

Perfect for a quick meal or romantic dinner. Enjoy hot for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
Keyword butter beans, creamy bean recipe, lima beans, Marry Me Butter Beans, quick dinner, savory sauce
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