Description
A heartwarming dish featuring creamy butter beans, sautéed garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Butter Beans, rinsed
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- Zest of 1 Lemon
Instructions
- Rinse canned butter beans and set aside.
- If using fresh beans, cook them until tender according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Gently fold in the butter beans until evenly coated.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Finish with fresh basil and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, rice, or pasta. Pairs well with a fresh salad or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Butter Beans, Tuscan Recipe, Vegetarian Dish, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner