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Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
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Experience the warmth and comfort of Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce), a delightful dish that promises to become your new favorite! This quick and easy recipe requires just 15 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Creamy butter beans are enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. With versatile ingredient options, you can customize this dish to suit your taste or use up what you have on hand. Whether served alone, over rice, or with crusty bread, this comforting meal is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 15-oz cans butter beans (aka lima beans, drained)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (can sub half-and-half)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic along with salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and vegetable broth; add drained butter beans. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped spinach until wilted. Fold in heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
  4. Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice or pasta.

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