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Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

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Marry Me Butter Beans is a creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring tender butter beans simmered with garlic, fresh thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Finished with a touch of heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and fresh greens, this quick and comforting recipe is perfect served over rice or alongside warm bread for dipping.

Ingredients

For the Butter Beans

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, finely diced
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For Garnish

  • 1 cup roughly chopped baby spinach
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds to release the flavors without burning the garlic.
  2. Add Butter Beans: Add the drained and rinsed butter beans to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to coat them in the aromatic oil and herbs.
  3. Simmer the Sauce: Pour in the vegetable stock, finely diced sun-dried tomatoes, and heavy cream. Stir everything together, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken the sauce and allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Finish and Serve: Stir in the roughly chopped baby spinach, grated parmesan cheese, and sliced fresh basil leaves. Mix until the spinach wilts slightly and the cheese melts into the creamy sauce. Serve immediately over rice or with pita or bread for dipping.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with nutritional yeast.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil provide more flavor; drain but retain some of the oil for cooking.
  • Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • Serve with warm pita, crusty bread, or over steamed rice to absorb the creamy sauce.
  • Can be made gluten-free by choosing gluten-free bread or serving with rice.

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