Description
Silky marry me butter beans bring Italian countryside comfort to dinner tables. Rich, creamy legumes create magical moments when shared with cherished companions you’ll want close.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) canned butter beans with liquid (do not drain)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) nutritional yeast
- 0.5 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) lemon juice
Base:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) vegan butter
- 1 large shallot, peeled and finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.33 cup (80 milliliters) oil-marinated sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) tomato paste
Seasonings & Herbs:
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully mince shallots, chop sun-dried tomatoes, and crush garlic to release maximum flavor profiles.
- Heat vegan butter in a large pot over medium temperature (around 350°F), gently sautéing shallots and garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes to the pot, stirring continuously to prevent burning and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Pour in butter beans with their reserved liquid, coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and fresh lemon juice. Allow mixture to gently simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency, roughly 5 minutes.
- Fold in freshly chopped basil leaves, then delicately season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the dish’s depth. Serve immediately alongside crisp, golden-toasted artisan bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Ingredient Precision matters when chopping. Finely dice shallots and mince garlic to ensure even flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Vegan Butter Swap experiment with olive oil or vegetable broth for different flavor profiles while maintaining a rich, creamy texture.
- Spice Flexibility adjust chili flakes based on heat tolerance. Start with a small amount and gradually increase for personalized spiciness.
- Texture Hack let the beans simmer slightly longer if you prefer a thicker, more concentrated sauce that clings beautifully to each bean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg