Description
Creamy, cozy, and irresistibly flavorful, Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans are simmered with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan for a comforting vegetarian dinner that feels extra special yet easy enough for weeknights.
Ingredients
2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 4–5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
Add butter beans and stir to coat them in the sauce.
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, letting the sauce thicken for 3–4 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and stir in basil, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Butter beans can be swapped with cannellini beans or chickpeas.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of vegetable broth.
Delicious served with crusty bread, over pasta, or spooned onto rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tuscan / Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg