Description
Experience the essence of Italy in just 30 minutes with this Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans recipe. This dish combines the nutty richness of butter beans with fresh spinach and a luxurious creamy sauce, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With vibrant flavors that may even inspire proposals, it’s a delightful meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in butter beans and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined (2-3 minutes).
- Season with dried herbs, salt, and pepper; stir until everything is creamy and aromatic.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg