Description
Creamy marry me butter beans deliver a comforting Southern-style embrace of hearty flavors and rich textures. Generous seasonings and slow-simmered goodness promise a culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, releasing its aromatic essence without browning.
- Gently introduce butter beans to the skillet, ensuring each bean gets coated with the fragrant oil.
- Generously sprinkle dried thyme, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper across the beans, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings.
- Stream chicken or vegetable broth into the skillet, allowing the liquid to bubble and simmer for 5 minutes, which helps the flavors harmonize and penetrate the beans.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously, and let the mixture reduce and thicken for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Turn off heat and delicately garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant green contrast against the creamy beans.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains warm and the sauce is at its most luscious.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt intake and customize flavor intensity.
- For a dairy-free version, swap heavy cream with coconut milk or unsweetened almond cream for a creamy texture.
- Toast dried herbs like thyme before adding to enhance their aromatic qualities and deepen the overall taste profile.
- Choose dried butter beans for more authentic texture, soaking overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg