Description
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans is a rich, hearty, and flavorful bean dish that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy weekends. Made with velvety butter beans, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce, this dish captures the vibrant flavors of Tuscany in just 30 minutes. A vegetarian-friendly, nourishing meal that promises both taste and nutritional benefits, making it an excellent choice for wholesome dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free option
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked bacon bits for added flavor
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Gently stir in the drained butter beans and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- Pour in the heavy cream (or coconut cream) and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of cream or broth to restore creaminess.
- This dish reheats well and is suitable for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 17mg