Description
Creamy, cozy Tuscan-style butter beans simmered in a sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce with spinach, herbs, and parmesan. A plant-forward take on the beloved “Marry Me” flavor profile rich, comforting, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add butter beans and toss to coat in the aromatics.
5. Pour in broth and heavy cream; stir well.
6. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Stir in parmesan and allow it to melt into the sauce.
8. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
Use coconut cream and omit parmesan for a dairy-free version.
Add sautéed mushrooms or roasted chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: marry me butter beans, creamy tuscan beans, vegetarian marry me recipe, easy skillet dinner