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tuscan marry me butter beans

Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans: 5 Ways to Impress Tonight


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious Tuscan-inspired dish featuring creamy butter beans.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups butter beans, cooked
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in butter beans and cook until heated through.
  5. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, omit Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with crusty bread.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Tuscan, butter beans, vegetarian, Italian