One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
– 2 cups canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
– 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
– Optional: 1 cup spinach or kale, roughly chopped
Instructions
Creating One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans is as simple as following these easy steps:
1. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the drained butter beans, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
5. Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, stirring to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
6. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Incoporate Greens: If using spinach or kale, stir in the chopped greens, cover, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
9. Serve Warm: Enjoy your One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans hot or warm alongside crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
These steps will guide you through creating a delightful dish that’s full of flavor and simple to prepare!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 12g