Description
Creamy Miso Butter Beans are a delightful combination of rich flavors and creamy texture, ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. This simple yet satisfying dish features the umami goodness of miso combined with hearty butter beans, resulting in a comforting meal that everyone will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, it can be served as a main course or a side dish alongside crusty bread or rice. With its nutritious ingredients packed with plant-based protein and fiber, this recipe is not only delicious but also good for you. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs to make it your own!
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
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- optional – 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced shallots until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in butter beans, vegetable stock, and miso paste; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in baby spinach, sea salt, and black pepper until the spinach wilts.
- Finish with lemon juice and optional fresh dill before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg