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Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans recipe is a vibrant, comforting dish featuring tender canned butter beans simmered with shallots, garlic, vegan butter, and a zesty blend of lemon juice and zest. Enhanced with vegan cream cheese for a luscious texture and fresh spinach for a burst of color and nutrients, it makes a perfect quick and wholesome meal served warm, preferably with toasted bread.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 small shallots, diced, or 1 large shallot
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 Tablespoons vegan butter
  • 30 ounces canned butter beans (2 cans with liquid included)
  • ¼ cup vegan cream cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ Tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt & pepper to taste (recommend at least ½ teaspoon pepper)

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic cloves to prepare them for sautéing.
  2. Sauté Shallots and Garlic: Melt the vegan butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add the diced shallots and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add Beans: Pour in the canned butter beans along with their liquid directly into the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors and warm the beans thoroughly.
  4. Add Creamy Ingredients: Stir in the vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the simmering beans. Continue to simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  5. Add Spinach: Turn off the heat, then add the fresh spinach to the pot. Stir gently until the spinach is just wilted by the residual heat.
  6. Season and Serve: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced. Serve warm, ideally with toasted bread for a delightful meal.

Notes

  • Use the liquid from the canned butter beans to retain flavor and creamy consistency.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest to your preferred level of tanginess.
  • For an extra protein boost, consider adding some cooked vegan sausage or tempeh on the side.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with toasted crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
  • To make the recipe gluten-free, ensure the toasted bread served alongside is gluten-free.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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