Creamy Garlic Butter Beans
These Creamy Garlic Butter Beans are simmered in a buttery garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan for a cozy, protein-rich vegetarian meal. Made in one skillet in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
- 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 120 to 236 mL
- 2 15-oz cans butter beans, drained (425 g each)
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream 236 mL
- ½ cup grated parmesan 50 g
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in garlic and seasonings. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, broth, and butter beans.
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/creamy-garlic-butter-beans/
Notes
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Want it vegan? Substitute butter, cream, and cheese with plant-based versions.
- You can swap in kale or arugula if you don’t have spinach on hand.