Description
This creamy Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Butter Beans recipe features tender butter beans simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, kale, and a blend of Tuscan spices. Perfect as a comforting main or side dish, it pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Butter Beans
- 2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup organic sundried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Tuscan Marry Me blend
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
- ½ cup organic vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons white cooking wine
- ½ lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup chopped kale, organic
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings and Tomatoes: Stir in the Tuscan Marry Me blend and sea salt, mixing well. Then add the sundried tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine evenly.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, then slowly pour in the heavy cream, vegetable stock, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and white cooking wine. Stir continuously until the mixture is combined and begins to bubble slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate Parmesan and Thicken: Gradually whisk in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce thickens, which should take 2-3 minutes.
- Add Kale and Beans: Stir in the chopped kale until evenly mixed, then add the drained butter beans. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5-6 minutes, letting the beans become tender and slightly mashable.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat once the beans are tender and the sauce is creamy. Garnish with additional grated parmesan if desired. Serve alongside rice, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- If using dry butter beans, soak them overnight and cook until tender before using.
- The Tuscan Marry Me blend can be purchased pre-made for authentic flavor or substituted with a homemade mix of Italian herbs such as oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- White cooking wine can be omitted or replaced with additional vegetable stock for a non-alcoholic option.
- For a lighter variation, reduce the heavy cream quantity or substitute with a dairy alternative.
- To make it vegan, substitute butter with olive oil and heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream, and omit parmesan or use a vegan cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
