Tuscan Butter Beans
Creamy butter beans simmered in a rich Tuscan-style sauce with garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and spinach — a hearty vegetarian dish perfect as a main or side.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Tuscan Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 400 g chopped tomatoes 1 can
- 2 cups butter beans cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, butter beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, over rice, or alongside grilled vegetables. For a vegan version, replace cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.