Description
A creamy, flavorful butter bean dish that’s simple to make yet feels luxurious. Perfect for a cozy dinner, date night, or family meal. Every spoonful is rich, comforting, and packed with savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked butter beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- ½ cup cream or coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add butter beans and toss gently to coat with aromatics.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add herbs.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream, and cook until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning.
- Optional: add sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or parmesan.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Simmer gently for creamy sauce.
- Fresh herbs added at the end brighten flavors.
- Use low heat to prevent cream from separating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg