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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans are a creamy plant-based skillet dish made with butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, greens, and a rich cashew cream sauce.
Ready in about 35 minutes, this comforting meal is perfect served with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter Beans
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
  • 1–2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste optional
  • 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2–4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 16 oz cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups sliced kale or spinach
  • 1 cup cashew cream see below
  • ¼ cup vegan parmesan or 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
Homemade Cashew Cream
  • ½ cup raw cashews soaked 4+ hours or overnight
  • ⅔ cup hot water

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with ⅔ cup fresh water. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the optional Calabrian chili paste, diced shallots, garlic, and paprika. Sauté for about 3–5 minutes until the shallots become soft and translucent.
  3. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly in color.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the Italian seasoning, butter beans, and kale. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes until the greens soften.
  5. Add the prepared cashew cream and vegan parmesan (or nutritional yeast). Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in the chopped basil and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

Marry Me Butter Beans are creamy, savory, and full of bold tomato and herb flavors.
With tender beans, a rich dairy-free cream sauce, and bright basil and lemon, this dish proves that simple ingredients can create something incredibly comforting and satisfying.