Description
A comforting dish featuring creamy butter beans, vibrant tomatoes, and aromatic herbs—perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butter beans (canned or cooked from dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently add the butter beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread or over rice. For added flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg