Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans Recipe
Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans are rich, comforting, and beginner-friendly. This quick one-skillet recipe uses pantry staples, fresh herbs, and a creamy sauce to create a hearty, satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- Sand freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Extra olive oil for serving optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shallots and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, and thyme; cook 1 minute.
- Add the butter beans and mash half of them gently to create a creamy base.
- Pour in the heavy cream; stir and let simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted.
- Toss in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For best flavor, mash the beans just enough to thicken the sauce while keeping texture. You can substitute kale or arugula for spinach in this creamy Tuscan butter beans dish.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 320
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Calories: 320
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg