Description
Tuscan Butter Beans with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato is a vibrant, creamy dish that combines butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounce each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 cup fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil and extra Parmesan for garnish
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the sun-dried tomato oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Then, toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for 1 minute. Next, add the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
- Deglaze the pan with the apple cider vinegar, letting it reduce for a few seconds. Pour in the broth and toss in the butter beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Using the back of a spoon, gently mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the skillet. Stir to incorporate the mashed beans.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until it’s just wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Gently fold everything together until the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- Garnish with fresh basil and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
This dish is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly. For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg