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Creamy Tomato Basil Butter Beans

A quick and comforting meal featuring buttery beans in a creamy tomato-basil sauce, perfect for busy nights or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can butter beans (or 2 cups of cooked butter beans)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream (or any non-dairy cream)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped This can be adjusted for stronger flavor.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, roughly 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable broth to the pot, and bring it all to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the butter beans and let them warm through for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat and add the coconut cream, mixing it well until everything is creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Finally, fold in the fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve over fluffy rice or with crusty bread. For a twist, try adding nutritional yeast or balsamic glaze.

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