Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans. This luxurious vegan dish combines the flavors of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and creamy butter beans for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans:
- 2 small shallots, diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 30 ounces canned butter beans (2 cans with the liquid added to the pot)
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 Tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
- 3 cups spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste (add salt as desired, but recommend at least 1/2 teaspoon pepper)
Instructions
- Prep: Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic. Use a garlic press if available.
- Cook Shallots and Garlic: Melt vegan butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add Butter Beans: Include the liquid from the cans, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Ingredients: Add vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Spinach: Remove from heat and stir in spinach until wilted.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm with toasted bread.
Notes
- Serve with toasted sourdough or spelt bread.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or freezer for 1 month.
- Creamy broth will solidify; reheat in microwave or on stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
