"Marry Me" Butter Beans
In need of a comforting weekend dinner? Our 'Marry Me' Butter Beans are here to steal the show and maybe some hearts! We've taken this viral recipe to new heights by giving it a plant-based makeover. Comforting and hearty - serve it up with a slice of crusty bread for the ultimate Sunday night meal!
Serves
Ingredients
For the Base
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To Serve
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Before you start
Frying pan with high sides | High speed blender
Prepare the vegetables
- Peel and dice the onion
- Peel and mince the garlic
Prepare the base
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp sundried tomato oil. Once warm, add the onions a big pinch of salt and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft
Whilst the vegetables are cooking
- Combine the sundried tomatoes, cream and plant-based milk in a high speed blender and blitz until smooth and creamy
Return to the base
- Add the minced garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute before adding the dried thyme and chilli flakes. Saute until this mix is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in the sun dried tomato cream and butter beans (and their liquid if using organic). Bring to the boil then simmer for 10 minutes
Finish and serve
- Stir the spinach into the pan and allow to wilt in the heat of the stew
- Taste and season with salt and pepper
- Serve immediately with a big green salad
- Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days