Marry Me Butter Beans
If you’re seeking a 20-minute meatless dinner that the entire family will adore, this Marry Me butter beans dish is just for you. This creamy recipe, inspired by Tuscan cuisine, is loaded with taste and nutrients, and above all, it is exceedingly delicious.
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I’m back again with another adaptation of the Marry Me recipe. I have previously shared the Marry Me chicken pasta and gnocchi recipe, and now it’s time to unveil the Marry Me butter beans.
You’ll appreciate this vegetarian alternative. It’s ideal for a weeknight and deserves a little dressing up to create the atmosphere for a romantic vegetarian date evening.
Reasons to love this recipe
- This recipe comes together swiftly. It’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- You can utilize any canned legumes of your preference.
- The flavors in this dish are absolutely scrumptious.
- A fantastic comfort dish you can savor throughout the year.
- A one-pan dish that is loaded with protein.
- It is vegetarian but can be turned vegan with a few easy swaps.
Ingredients you will require
2 x 400g canned butter beans
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup brown onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup half and half (single cream)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or adjust as desired
Salt and pepper to suit your taste
Fresh basil
2-3 cups baby spinach
Instructions for making Marry Me butter beans
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add unsalted butter and let it melt. Once it has melted, incorporate the chopped onion and garlic cloves, cooking them until they turn soft, translucent, and aromatic. Introduce the tomato paste, sundried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Stir to integrate and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Then, add the canned butter beans (do not drain) and mix well. Lower the heat to medium and let the beans simmer for 4-5 minutes.
With a potato masher, lightly mash some of the butter beans, then stir to combine.
Drizzle the half-and-half (single cream) over the beans, followed by the grated parmesan cheese, and stir thoroughly. Allow it to simmer once more for 2 minutes.
Add baby spinach and basil to the beans, mixing gently until the spinach wilts. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remove the Marry Me butter beans from the heat and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Note: The beans will thicken as they cool, so add vegetable stock or water as needed to reheat if you aren’t serving immediately. They can also be reheated in the microwave. Enjoy!
Watch how to prepare it
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Suggestions and alternatives
- You can prepare this Marry Me butter beans in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a creamier texture, substitute half and half (single cream) with heavy cream or cream cheese.
- To make these Marry Me butter beans vegan, replace the single cream with soya cooking cream or coconut double cream.
- If you prefer a dish with more heat, feel free to modify the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
More pantry staple recipes you will enjoy
Marry Me Butter Beans
If you’re seeking a 20-minute meatless dinner that the entire family will adore, this Marry Me butter beans dish is just for you. This creamy recipe, inspired by Tuscan cuisine, is loaded with taste and nutrients and is, above all, exceedingly delicious.
- 2 400g canned butter beans
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes in oil chopped
- ½ cup brown onion finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup half and half single cream
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or use accordingly
- salt and pepper to preference
- 10 g Fresh basil
- 2-3 cups baby spinach
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, introduce unsalted butter and permit it to liquefy. After it has melted, incorporate the diced onion and crushed garlic, cooking until they soften, turn translucent, and become aromatic. Mix in the tomato paste, sundried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
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Mix to unite and cook for 2 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent burning.
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Subsequently, add the undrained canned butter beans and mix thoroughly. Lower the heat to medium and simmer the beans for approximately 4-5 minutes.
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With a potato masher, gently crush some of the butter beans, then mix to combine.
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Introduce the half-and-half (single cream) to the beans, followed by the grated parmesan cheese, and stir thoroughly. Allow to simmer again for 2 minutes.
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Incorporate baby spinach and basil into the beans, gently stirring until the spinach wilts. Taste and modify the seasoning if necessary. Remove the Marry Me butter beans from the heat and serve right away with some crusty bread.
PS: The beans will thicken as they cool, so simply add vegetable broth or water as needed to reheat if you are not serving immediately. Reheating in the microwave is also an option. Enjoy!
Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 306mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Vitamin A: 2231IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 1mg
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And there you have it, an easy and tasty meatless Monday recipe you can prepare at home swiftly. As always, if you tried this recipe, I would appreciate hearing from you! Please rate the recipe 5 stars and share your thoughts in the comments below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and Facebook and bookmark it to your Pinterest. Be sure to subscribe to the blog for free updates on new recipes delivered straight to your inbox.
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