Tuscan Butter Beans
Creamy Tuscan-style butter beans simmered with garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and spinach — a comforting vegetarian dish perfect as a main or hearty side.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingrédients
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 garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, butter beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or over rice or pasta. For a vegan version, replace cream with plant-based cream.