Description
A creamy, savory butter bean dish inspired by the viral 'Marry Me' chicken, featuring a Tuscan-style sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, cream, and greens. Perfect as a vegetarian or vegan main or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 (15‑oz) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter for dairy‑free)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sun‑dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Tuscan “Marry Me” seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup heavy cream (or full‑fat coconut milk for vegan)
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons white cooking wine (or extra vegetable stock)
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 cup chopped kale (stems removed)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy‑free alternative)
- Extra grated Parmesan (or substitute) for garnish
- Tuscan “Marry Me” Seasoning Blend:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuscan seasoning blend: mix smoked paprika, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, rosemary, and bay leaves in a small bowl.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then stir in the seasoning blend and salt until well combined.
- Add the chopped sun‑dried tomatoes and the tomato paste, stirring until mixed in.
- Lower the heat to medium‑low. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, vegetable stock, lemon juice, and white wine. Stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan until it melts and the sauce begins to thicken (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the chopped kale and stir to combine, then fold in the drained butter beans.
- Simmer everything together for 5–6 minutes, until the beans are warmed and tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat. Serve with extra grated Parmesan (or substitute) on top, alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk and vegan butter/Parmesan to make it fully vegan.
- Substitute white wine with extra vegetable stock for an alcohol-free version.
- Other greens like spinach or broccolini can replace kale.
- Roasted or canned tomatoes can replace sun-dried tomatoes if needed.
- Store in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat with added liquid to retain creaminess.
