Description
Marry Me Butter Beans is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish featuring butter beans simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a luscious coconut cream sauce. Perfect served warm with toasted bread, this easy stovetop recipe combines rich textures and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 large shallot peeled & finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes marinated in oil & chopped
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 15 ounces canned butter beans with liquid
- 2 Tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic using a garlic press if available, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.
- Melt Butter and Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the vegan butter over medium heat until sizzling. Add shallots and garlic, stirring and sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Tomatoes and Herbs: Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, and chili flakes. Cook together for about one minute to blend the flavors.
- Add Beans and Creamy Ingredients: Pour in the entire can of butter beans including the liquid to ensure creaminess. Add coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer to Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- Finish and Season: Stir in chopped fresh basil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Serve: Serve the Marry Me Butter Beans warm, ideally with a big slice of toasted bread for dipping and enjoying the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Use a garlic press to easily mince garlic for best flavor release and texture.
- Do not strain the canned butter beans liquid—it adds needed creaminess to the dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Substitute coconut cream with cashew cream or another vegan cream for different flavor profiles.
- Add extra chili flakes for more heat if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
