Description
Delight in this Tuscan Butter Beans with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a creamy dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans Butter Beans
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add minced garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Sprinkle in thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes, and stir to integrate.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping the skillet’s bottom to release caramelized bits.
- Bring to a simmer, then add butter beans and gently stir to combine.
- Let simmer for 5-7 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach in batches until wilted and fully incorporated.
- Stir in heavy cream, allowing it to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper; let everything cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional sun-dried tomatoes or herbs as desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Tuscan Butter Beans, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mediterranean, Vegetarian