Creamy Tuscan “Marry Me” Butter Beans

Ingredients

For the Beans

• 2 cups cooked butter beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Creamy Sauce

• ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream for lighter version
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Garnish

• Fresh basil leaves
• Drizzle of olive oil

Directions

1. Sauté Aromatics:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add shallot and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

2. Add Butter Beans:

Add butter beans to the skillet and stir to coat in the aromatics. Cook 2–3 minutes.

3. Make the Creamy Sauce:

Pour in heavy cream and stir.

Add Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer gently 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Stir in baby spinach and lemon zest until spinach wilts.

4. Serve:

Transfer to bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice/quinoa.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Per Serving – Serves 4)

Calories: 340 kcal

Protein: 15g

Carbohydrates: 28g

Fat: 18g

Saturated Fat: 7g

Fiber: 8g

Sugar: 4g

Sodium: 720mg