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TUSCAN BUTTER BEANS WITH SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Tuscan Butter Beans with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Bliss

A creamy dish with Tuscan butter beans, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin will enhance the taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/3 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped.
  • 1 can Butter Beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 4 cups Spinach Fresh.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Dairy-free alternatives available.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • Salt Salt To taste.
  • Pepper Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the butter beans into the skillet, stirring to coat them. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Gradually add fresh spinach, folding it into the mixture until it wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add heavy cream and stir until a creamy consistency is achieved. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a refreshing side salad.

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