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