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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe
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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans is a rich and savory dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a luscious creamy sauce flavored with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and fresh basil. Perfect as a comforting main or side, this recipe can easily be adapted to vegan preferences by swapping in coconut cream and nutritional yeast.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Liquid and Dairy

  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a vegan option
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast for a vegan version

Beans and Seasonings

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Fresh Herbs

  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Create the Creamy Sauce: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes to release their flavors. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream for a vegan option.
  3. Add the Butter Beans: Gently fold in the butter beans, ensuring they’re fully coated in the sauce. Let them simmer for 5–7 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan), which will naturally thicken the sauce. Adjust the consistency with more broth if needed.
  5. Finish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle fresh basil on top for a burst of color and flavor. Garnish with additional basil leaves before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
  • You can substitute butter beans with cannellini or navy beans if preferred.
  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: butter beans, creamy Tuscan, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetarian, easy dinner, Italian herbs

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