Description

This Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Butter Beans recipe features creamy, garlicky butter beans simmered in a rich sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and kale. It’s a comforting and hearty dish perfect as a main or side, combining robust Italian flavors with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Beans and Vegetables

2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup organic sundried tomatoes
1 cup chopped kale, organic

Liquids and Dairy

1 cup organic heavy cream
1/2 cup organic vegetable stock
3 tablespoons white cooking wine (optional, can omit or substitute with additional veggie stock)
1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Seasonings and Others

1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
2 tablespoons Tuscan Marry Me blend (Tuscan herb seasoning)
1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce Base: In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat to form a flavorful base for the sauce.
Sauté Garlic and Season: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the Tuscan Marry Me herb blend and sea salt, mixing well to combine the flavors.
Add Tomatoes and Tomato Paste: Incorporate the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to blend all ingredients.
Simmer Cream and Liquids: Reduce heat to medium-low, then slowly pour in the heavy cream, vegetable stock, lemon juice, and white cooking wine (if using). Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined. Allow it to gently bubble for 1-2 minutes.
Melt Parmesan and Thicken Sauce: Gradually whisk in the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until it fully melts and the sauce thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add Greens and Beans: Stir in the chopped kale until evenly combined, then add the drained butter beans. Let everything simmer together for 5-6 minutes, allowing the beans to become tender and slightly mashable.
Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the creamy Tuscan butter beans alongside your favorite sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or garlic bread. Garnish with additional grated parmesan if desired.
Enjoy: Savor your comforting, flavorful Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Butter Beans meal. Bon Appetit!

Notes

You can omit the white cooking wine or replace it with extra vegetable stock for a non-alcoholic version.
Use fresh kale or substitute with spinach or Swiss chard for variation.
Ensure to drain and rinse canned butter beans well to reduce sodium and enhance flavor.
Adjust seasoning and salt according to your taste preferences.
This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course / Side Dish
Method: Sautéing and Simmering
Cuisine: Tuscan / Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg

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