Description
A delicious and creamy butter bean dish, perfect for a quick meal or side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in the butter beans, heating them through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or rice.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg