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Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce

Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that promises to delight your taste buds. This creamy dish features tender butter beans enveloped in a luscious sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for family dinners or a romantic night in, this recipe is sure to impress without the stress. Serve it warm with crusty bread or your favorite protein for a complete meal that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  2. Pour in heavy cream while stirring; add Italian seasoning and salt. Let simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Gently fold in butter beans and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts (about three minutes).
  4. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
  • Author: Ashley Adams
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté chopped onions along with garlic. - Substitute butter beans with chickpeas for a different texture. - Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or lemon juice for brightness.