Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring butter beans infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
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 minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then stir in cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed butter beans, vegetable broth, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let it simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil, parsley, lemon zest, and juice. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality butter beans for the best flavor. This dish can be made-ahead and reheated, and it can be modified to be vegan by substituting the cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg