Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon oregano
– ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
– ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
– ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
– ½ cup roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes
– ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth
– 2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans (also known as lima beans), drained
– 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
– 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half or dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk or vegan heavy cream)
– ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (vegan parmesan optional)
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
1- Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large sauté pan or pot over medium heat.
2- Add 4 cloves minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3- Stir in ½ cup roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth, and 2 cans (15 ounces each) drained butter beans. Cook uncovered on medium heat for 5 minutes.
4- Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup chopped fresh spinach until wilted.
5- Mix in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
6- Serve warm with crusty bread, over rice, or pasta. Done!
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🌶️ Sauté spices with butter to deepen and enhance flavor.
🍲 Adjust vegetable broth to your preferred sauce thickness: 1 cup for looser, 1/2 cup for thicker.
🥥 For a vegan or dairy-free version, swap heavy cream with coconut or vegan cream, and parmesan with vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian, Option for Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 441
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 952 mg
- Fat: 21.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48.7 g
- Fiber: 5.7 g
- Protein: 16.8 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg