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Marry Me Beans

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbls unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 c vegetable broth
  • 2 15-oz cans butter beans, drained
  • 1 c chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 c heavy cream, half-and-half or coconut milk I used coconut milk
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan
  • 2 Tbls chopped fresh basil
  • flatbread, pita, rice, pasta, for serving optional

Instructions

  • Heat butter, garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
  • Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and beans. Continue cooking on medium, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in chopped fresh spinach until wilted, then stir in heavy cream (or half-and-half or coconut milk), grated parmesan, and chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread, over rice, or with pasta.