Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped or blended)

½ to 1 cup vegetable broth* (120 to 236 mL)

2 15-oz cans butter beans (aka lima beans, drained, 425 g cans)

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

1 cup half and half

½ cup grated parmesan (50 g)

2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Directions

Flavor Base: Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.

Fillings: Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth*, and 2 15-oz cans butter beans. Continue cooking on medium, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup chopped fresh spinach until wilted, then stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan, and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread, over rice, or with pasta.

Nutrition

• Calories: 441 kcal
• Total Fat: 21.9 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Cholesterol: 71 mg
• Sodium: 952 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
• Total Sugars: 1.5 g
• Protein: 16.8 g