Description
Creamy and packed with flavor, these Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans are a comforting vegan one-pan dinner featuring sun-dried tomatoes, coconut cream, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegan butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
1 (15 oz) can butter beans with liquid
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
½ tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Finely chop shallots and garlic, and dice sun-dried tomatoes.
2. In a skillet, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes.
3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Add the can of butter beans with liquid, followed by coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Stir well.
5. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Turn off heat, stir in chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot with your favorite sides like crusty bread or rice.
Notes
Use bean liquid for added creaminess.
Coconut cream can be replaced with other unsweetened plant-based cream.
Spinach or kale can be added in the last few minutes for extra nutrients.
Adjust chili flakes to taste for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Vegan Dinner, One-Pot Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 407
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 896mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg