Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Creamy Butter Beans Recipe, ready in just 10 minutes! This healthy, vegan dish features tender butter beans combined with aromatic garlic, vibrant tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch on toast, it’s not only budget-friendly but also packed with protein. With only seven ingredients, this recipe is versatile enough to enjoy as a side, in a wrap, or tossed with pasta. Experience the creamy goodness today!
Ingredients
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- Olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1/2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add halved tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in reserved bean liquid or vegetable broth and simmer for three minutes, smashing the tomatoes gently.
- Stir in hummus and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add baby spinach and drained butter beans; cook until spinach wilts.
- Finish with lemon zest and season to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg