Print

Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce Recipe

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

4.6 from 116 reviews

Marry Me Butter Beans With Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a luscious and comforting dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. This vegetarian entree offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal served with crusty sourdough bread.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

Seasoning and Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Main Ingredients

  • 17.6 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • A handful of baby spinach
  • Chili oil, for topping

Serving

  • Sourdough bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add Tomato Paste and Seasoning: Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning, allowing them to cook for 1-2 minutes to develop their flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Incorporate Cream and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Pour in the heavy cream or coconut milk, stirring to combine thoroughly. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  4. Add Butter Beans and Spinach: Stir in the drained butter beans and cook until they are warmed through, about 3-4 minutes. Add the baby spinach last, stirring until just wilted.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle chili oil over the buttery bean mixture for a bit of heat and extra flavor. Serve immediately with slices of sourdough bread to soak up the creamy Tuscan sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute full-fat coconut milk for heavy cream to make the dish dairy-free and vegan friendly.
  • If you prefer less heat, adjust the amount of chili oil or omit it entirely.
  • Sourdough bread can be replaced with any crusty bread of your choice for serving.
  • Ensure sun-dried tomatoes are rehydrated if they are particularly dry before chopping.

Find it online: https://amandafood.com/marry-me-butter-beans-with-creamy-tuscan-sauce-recipe/