Description
Marry Me Butter Beans are a creamy and dreamy dish that will steal the spotlight at your dinner table. Combining tender butter beans with a savory garlic and herb sauce, this recipe is both indulgent and nutritious. Perfect as a side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course, these beans boast a rich flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, Marry Me Butter Beans are sure to impress with their comforting texture and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened and translucent (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in butter beans and combine with the onion mixture. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, incorporate heavy cream and cook for another 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg