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Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Butter Beans Recipe

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A rich and creamy Tuscan-inspired dish featuring butter beans simmered in a luscious ‘Marry Me’ sauce made with sundried tomatoes, garlic, kale, and Parmesan. This comforting and flavorful recipe is perfect as a hearty side or a main dish when paired with your favorite sides like rice or garlic bread.

Ingredients

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Beans and Vegetables

  • 2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup organic sundried tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped kale, organic
  • 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed

Dairy & Stock

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup organic heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup organic vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Seasonings & Extras

  • 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Tuscan Marry Me blend
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons white cooking wine (optional; can substitute with additional vegetable stock)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce base: In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling. This will serve as the base for your sauce.
  2. Sauté garlic and seasonings: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the Tuscan Marry Me blend seasoning and sea salt, mixing thoroughly to combine the flavors. Then add the sundried tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring until evenly incorporated.
  3. Add liquids and simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, vegetable stock, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and white cooking wine (or additional vegetable stock if omitting wine). Stir continuously until the ingredients are well mixed. Let the mixture gently bubble for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Parmesan and thicken sauce: Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk it into the sauce until fully melted and the sauce thickens, which should take approximately 2 to 3 minutes. This creates the creamy texture characteristic of the dish.
  5. Add kale and butter beans: Stir in the chopped kale until it’s evenly mixed into the sauce, then fold in the drained butter beans. Allow everything to simmer together for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the beans are tender and can be lightly mashed, infusing the beans with the rich flavors.
  6. Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat once the beans are perfectly tender. Serve the creamy Tuscan butter beans alongside your favorite sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, vegetables, or garlic bread. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  7. Enjoy: Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • You can substitute white cooking wine with additional vegetable stock if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
  • For a thicker sauce, allow the mixture to simmer a little longer while stirring occasionally.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread, polenta, or steamed vegetables.
  • To make this recipe vegan, use plant-based butter, cream alternatives, and omit Parmesan or substitute with vegan cheese.
  • The Tuscan Marry Me blend typically includes herbs like rosemary, thyme, basil, and oregano; if not available, use a similar Italian herb blend.

Keywords: Tuscan butter beans, creamy butter beans, Marry Me sauce, sundried tomato butter beans, easy vegetarian recipe, Tuscan vegetarian dish

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