Saucy Butter Beans
 
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These creamy butter beans come together quickly and are the perfect weekend meal. Add extra veggies and seasonings to tailor them to your taste for nutrition and comfort!
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • ½ small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3-4 large garlic cloves, sliced
  • ~ 1¼ cup cherry tomatoes
  • Pinch chili flakes
  • 3-4 Tbs. tomato paste
  • ~ ½ can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 13.4-oz boxes butter beans (I like Jack's Quality), or 2 cans low sodium butter beans, drained
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional seasonings: oregano, basil, smoked paprika, dried garlic, turmeric, curry blends, etc.
  • Optional hot sauce: harissa paste, peri peri sauce (TJ's)
  • Large handful chopped fresh spinach or kale
  • Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
  1. In a wide pan over medium heat, sauté the onion in a splash of water or a small amount of olive oil, about 4 mins.
  2. Add the garlic and the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes burst, making sure the garlic doesn't burn.
  3. Add the chili flakes and give the tomatoes a quick mash with a potato masher or the back of a spoon. Stir in the tomato paste, adding more if you feel so inclined.
  4. Next, stir in the coconut milk and butter beans, adding more tomato paste or coconut milk to reach your desired level of creaminess.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in salt and pepper and any other seasonings and hot sauces you like. Taste and adjust as needed.
  6. Toss in your fresh greens and stir until wilted. Simmer until heated through, 5-10 mins. Top with fresh herbs if desired, and serve with your favorite bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add any other veggies you like! Broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, cauliflower, and mushrooms would be great additions.

Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 6 days.
Recipe by Daily Dose of Greens at https://dailydoseofgreens.com/2024/05/14/saucy-butter-beans/