Creamy Garlic Butter Beans
Creamy garlic butter beans are rich, velvety, and full of savory flavor, making them a comforting and satisfying side or vegetarian main dish.
Servings: 8 people
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 oz butter beans 2 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked dried butter beans)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream use coconut or oat cream for vegan
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated, omit for vegan
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 dried chilies such as Arbol or Calabrian
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and crumbled dried chilies and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, broth, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stir in the butter beans and let simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with a splash of broth or cream if needed.
- Stir in the lemon juice to balance the richness.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
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