Description
Marry Me Butter Beans is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish featuring butter beans simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a rich coconut cream sauce. Perfect as a comforting main or side, this recipe is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully 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 with liquid
- 2 Tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely dice the shallot, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and mince the garlic cloves. Using a garlic press is recommended for easy mincing.
- Melt Vegan Butter: Add the vegan butter to a large pot and melt it over medium heat until sizzling.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the melted butter. Stir and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, and chili flakes. Cook for another minute to combine flavors.
- Incorporate Beans and Cream: Add the canned butter beans along with their liquid to the pot. This liquid helps create a creamy texture, so do not drain it. Then add the coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice.
- Simmer Beans: Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and warm the beans thoroughly.
- Finish and Season: Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve: Serve warm with a big slice of toasted bread to soak up the creamy sauce. Enjoy your delicious Marry Me Butter Beans!
Notes
- For substitutions and additional tips, refer to the original blog post.
- Leftovers keep well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Use a garlic press to save time mincing garlic.
- Do not drain the butter beans liquid to maintain creaminess in the dish.
- Add more chili flakes if you prefer extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
