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Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

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Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans is a comforting and flavorful skillet dish that combines creamy butter beans with sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty side, blending rich Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients into a delightful meal.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, roughly chopped

Seasonings & Liquids

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Main Ingredients & Finishing Touches

  • 30 oz canned butter beans, drained and rinsed (two 15-ounce cans)
  • 3 cups spinach (or more, to preference)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until melted and shimmering to create the flavor base.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Add ½ cup diced red onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes: Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste and ½ cup roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly and the sun-dried tomatoes release flavor.
  4. Season the mixture: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the herbs and spices.
  5. Pour in chicken broth: Add 1 cup chicken broth to the skillet, stirring well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add butter beans: Stir in the drained and rinsed 30 ounces of canned butter beans. Let the beans warm through and soak up the flavors in the simmering sauce for about 5 minutes.
  7. Incorporate spinach: Add 3 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted and evenly incorporated into the dish.
  8. Finish with cream and Parmesan: Reduce heat to low and stir in ½ cup heavy cream along with ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cook gently until the sauce thickens slightly and the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the dish and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make the dish vegetarian.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes according to your preference.
  • Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried but should be added towards the end of cooking to preserve flavor.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or over cooked pasta or rice for a complete meal.

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