Tuscan 'Marry Me' Butter Beans
A creamy, garlicky dish with butter beans that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as a hearty side.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups butter beans, canned (drained and rinsed) or soaked and cooked Use canned beans for quicker preparation.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust for heat.
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water Add more if you want it saucier.
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan Use nutritional yeast for vegan option.
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked butter beans to the skillet and pour in the vegetable broth or water to loosen the mixture.
- Gently press some beans with the back of a spoon to break them up and create a creamy base while leaving others whole.
- Stir in nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is warmed through and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in microwave.