Description
A simple, flavorful dish featuring creamy butter beans in a rich, savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the rinsed and drained butter beans. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- If you do not have fresh spinach, use 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.
- You can substitute cannellini beans for butter beans.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: butter beans, Tuscan, marry me, vegetarian, creamy beans, Italian side dish