Description
Marry Me Butter Beans is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish made with butter beans simmered in a savory tomato and herb sauce, enriched with coconut cream and nutritional yeast. This comforting recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal served with toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely dice the shallots, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and mince the garlic, preferably using a garlic press for ease.
- Melt Vegan Butter: Add the vegan butter to a large pot and melt it over medium heat until sizzling.
- Sauté Shallots and Garlic: Add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, and chili flakes. Sauté together with the shallots and garlic for another minute to combine flavors.
- Add Butter Beans and Cream: Pour in the canned butter beans including the liquid to keep the beans creamy. Then add coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cook for about 5 minutes to reduce some of the liquid and allow the beans to absorb the flavors.
- Finish and Season: Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve: Serve the butter beans warm alongside a big slice of toasted bread for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute vegan butter with olive oil for a lighter version.
- Use fresh tomatoes if sun-dried are unavailable, but increase tomato paste slightly for richness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen up to 1 month.
- Add extra chili flakes if you prefer more heat.
- Serve with crusty bread or over cooked grains like rice or quinoa for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
