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A vibrant plated dish featuring creamy, golden-brown butter beans in a rich, green herb sauce garnished with fresh basil leaves, served in a white bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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This Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans recipe combines tender butter beans with a rich, herby sauce for a quick, satisfying dinner. It is easy to prepare and full of Mediterranean flavors.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add butter beans, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  5. <li id="instruction-step-5"Cook for another 5 minutes, then fold in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for variation.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread or over cooked pasta for a more filling meal.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Sauté, simmer
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg