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Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

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Marry Me Butter Beans is a creamy, flavorful stovetop dish featuring butter beans simmered in a spiced tomato and vegetable stock sauce, enriched with cream, cheese, fresh spinach, and basil. This comforting and hearty recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that delivers rich taste with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar)
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 5–6 sun-dried tomatoes, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 300ml vegetable stock
  • 150ml heavy cream
  • 30g hard cheese (such as Parmesan), grated
  • 2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained
  • 1 handful fresh basil, shredded
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped

Instructions

  1. Sauté Shallots: Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and sauté for 7-8 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
  2. Add Garlic and Tomatoes: Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Then stir in the finely diced sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, combining well with the shallots and garlic.
  3. Season and Simmer: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne chili pepper, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir everything together, then pour in the vegetable stock and drained butter beans. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts into the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Finish with Cream and Cheese: Swirl in the heavy cream, then grate the hard cheese over the dish and stir to melt it into the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste. Scatter the shredded fresh basil on top for a fresh, aromatic finish.
  6. Serve: Serve the creamy butter beans hot with crusty bread to mop up the flavorful sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute hard cheese with a vegetarian-friendly cheese if preferred.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne chili pepper slightly.
  • Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder if desired to enhance flavor.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread or over cooked rice.
  • To make it vegan, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and omit the cheese or use a vegan alternative.

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