Description
A delightful medley of creamy butter beans, vibrant diced tomatoes, and the refreshing aroma of basil, perfect for cozy dinners or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of butter beans
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the butter beans, dried basil, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Using high-quality olive oil and fresh basil can enhance flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg