Description
Marry Me Butter Beans is a comforting and creamy Tuscan-inspired dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a luscious sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, garlic, and Italian seasoning. This rich vegetarian meal is quick to prepare and perfect served with rustic sourdough bread, enhanced with a drizzle of spicy chili oil for an extra kick.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
- 7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 17.6 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed
- A handful of baby spinach
- Chili oil, for topping
- Sourdough bread, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic together. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Tomato Paste and Seasoning: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute until well combined. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring to mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate Cream and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Pour in the heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk, stirring continuously until well mixed. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors.
- Add Beans: Add the drained and rinsed butter beans to the pan and stir well to combine. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to heat through.
- Thicken the Sauce: Continue to cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the baby spinach once the sauce has thickened. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the spinach wilts and blends into the sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the dish to serving plates, drizzle with chili oil, and serve alongside slices of sourdough bread for a delicious and hearty meal.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk.
- If sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil are used, reduce olive oil slightly to avoid excess oiliness.
- Adjust chili oil quantity based on heat preference.
- Can be served as a main vegetarian dish or as a side to grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan/Italian
Keywords: Buttery Beans, Creamy Tuscan Sauce, Vegetarian Dinner, Sautéed Beans, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Italian Seasoning, Comfort Food, Sourdough Bread
