Description
Creamy Miso Butter Beans are a delightful, cozy dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table. This quick and easy recipe combines the rich creaminess of butter beans with the savory punch of miso, making it an ideal choice for both casual dinners and special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting main course that’s packed with umami goodness, perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Serve it alongside crusty bread or over a bed of greens for an impressive meal that satisfies.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/2 cup whole cream or coconut cream
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shallots until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in butter beans, vegetable stock, and miso paste. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in cream (or coconut cream) and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add spinach, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; stir until spinach wilts.
- Serve warm with optional fresh dill as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg