Description
Creamy and rich Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans, bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and zesty lemon, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Add the butter beans to the skillet and stir well to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, simmering for another 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust thickness with more broth if necessary.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and herbs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh herbs and quality olive oil for best results. Adjust spice levels to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg