Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans recipe. A hearty and flavorful dish that comes together easily in one pot, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup grated vegan Parmesan or regular Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add Flavors: Stir in tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly.
- Simmer: Pour in broth and coconut milk, bring to a simmer. Add butter beans and cook until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
- To make it creamier, blend a portion of beans and sauce.
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
