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Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

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Indulge in the creamy comfort of Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce), a dish that beautifully marries rich flavors with quick preparation. In just 15 minutes, you can serve a delightful meal featuring tender butter beans enveloped in a luscious Tuscan-inspired sauce, highlighted by garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This versatile recipe allows for variations like adding crispy tofu or different greens, making it perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight or an intimate gathering. Enjoy it over rice, with crusty bread, or as a standalone dish that satisfies every palate.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 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)
  • ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 15-oz cans butter beans (drained)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Heat unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper; sauté until fragrant.
  2. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pour in vegetable broth to achieve desired consistency. Add drained butter beans and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped spinach until wilted. Incorporate heavy cream and grated parmesan until creamy. Finish with fresh basil before serving warm.

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