Description
Marry Me Butter Beans is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish featuring butter beans simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of coconut cream. Perfect as a comforting main or hearty side, it’s easy to make and delicious served with toasted bread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 large shallot, peeled & finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, marinated in oil & chopped
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 15 ounces canned butter beans (include liquid, do not strain)
- 2 Tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the aromatics: Finely dice the shallots, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and mince the garlic using a knife or garlic press.
- Melt vegan butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the vegan butter until sizzling.
- Sauté shallots and garlic: Add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the pot, stirring frequently, and cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, and chili flakes. Cook for an additional 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Add butter beans and creamy elements: Pour in the canned butter beans along with the liquid from the can to create creaminess. Add the coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice.
- Simmer the beans: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly and infuse the flavors.
- Add fresh basil and season: Stir in the chopped fresh basil, then season the dish with salt and pepper to your preferred taste.
- Serve warm: Serve immediately, ideally with a slice of toasted bread for dipping and enjoying the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Use a garlic press for easy and even garlic mincing.
- Do not strain the liquid from the canned butter beans; it adds creaminess to the dish.
- Leftovers store well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to one month.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs or add more chili flakes for extra heat.
- Vegan butter can be replaced with olive oil if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
