Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of Marry Me Butter Beans, a rich vegan dish that promises to impress at any dinner table. This one-pot recipe features tender butter beans infused with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends, these beans are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or even spread on toasted bread. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this delectable dish in no time. Serve it with your favorite sides, and watch it become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 large shallot (peeled & finely diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (marinated in oil & chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 15 ounces canned butter beans (1 can with the liquid added to the pot – do not strain!)
- 2 Tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt & pepper to taste (season to your liking here!)
Instructions
- Finely dice the shallots, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes; cook for another minute.
- Add butter beans (with liquid), coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice; mix well.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in fresh basil; season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg