Description
A rich and creamy Tuscan-inspired dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a savory ‘Marry Me’ sauce with sundried tomatoes, garlic, kale, and freshly grated parmesan. Perfect as a comforting main course or hearty side dish.
Ingredients
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Butter Beans
- 2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup organic sundried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Tuscan Marry Me blend
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
- ½ cup organic vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons white cooking wine
- ½ lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup chopped kale, organic
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully melted and hot.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the Tuscan Marry Me blend and sea salt, mixing thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Incorporate tomatoes and paste: Add sundried tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring until they are fully integrated into the mixture.
- Add liquids: Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, vegetable stock, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and white cooking wine while stirring continuously until combined.
- Simmer and thicken: Let the sauce gently bubble for 1-2 minutes, then add the freshly grated parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add greens and beans: Stir in the chopped kale until wilted followed by the drained butter beans, folding them gently into the sauce.
- Cook beans: Allow everything to simmer together for 5-6 minutes until the beans are tender and slightly mashable.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the creamy butter beans with your choice of side such as rice, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or garlic bread. Garnish with additional grated parmesan if desired.
- Enjoy: Savor this hearty Tuscan dish warm for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the Tuscan Marry Me blend and vegetable stock are gluten-free.
- You can substitute sundried tomatoes with roasted herb tomatoes for a milder flavor.
- To make the Tuscan Marry Me blend at home, combine dried herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil with garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
- If you prefer a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative.
- White cooking wine can be omitted or replaced with additional vegetable stock depending on dietary preferences.
- Using dry butter beans requires soaking overnight and cooking prior to this recipe.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
