Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans Recipe

Introduction

Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans are a creamy, flavorful side dish that’s both comforting and easy to prepare. This recipe combines tender butter beans with a rich garlic, herb, and parmesan sauce for a delicious addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
• 4 oz cream cheese (113 g)
• 2 15-oz cans butter beans (425 g each), drained
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (40 g)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large sauté pan or medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in the vegetable broth and cream cheese, mixing until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
3. Step 3: Add the drained butter beans to the pan. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
4. Step 4: Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese and cook briefly until melted. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

• For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper when sautéing the garlic and seasonings.
• If using dried butter beans, soak and cook them in advance. Use about 3 to 3½ cups of cooked beans.
• For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and use vegan parmesan or canned coconut milk for creaminess.
• Add fresh spinach or kale at the end of cooking for a boost of greens and nutrients.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of vegetable broth or water to restore creaminess if needed.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dish spicier?

Yes! Simply add red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper when sautéing the garlic and seasonings to introduce some heat.

Can I use dried butter beans instead of canned?

Absolutely. Soak and cook dried butter beans ahead of time. You’ll need about 3 to 3½ cups of cooked beans to replace the canned ones.

Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans Recipe

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Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a rich sauce of butter, garlic, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese, perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and smoked paprika. This comforting stovetop recipe is quick to prepare and makes a great side or light main dish for vegetarians.

• Author: Rami
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
• 4 oz cream cheese (113 g)
• 2 15-oz cans butter beans, drained (425 g each)
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (40 g)

Instructions

1. Prepare Flavor Base: In a large sauté pan or medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until garlic is softened and fragrant.
2. Simmer Sauce: Stir in vegetable broth and cream cheese until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the drained butter beans and stir to combine. Let the mixture gently simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
3. Finish and Serve: Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Serve the garlic parmesan butter beans warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.

Notes

• To add heat, include red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper when sautéing the garlic and seasonings.
• Dried butter beans can be used if soaked and cooked in advance; about 3 to 3½ cups cooked beans are needed in place of canned.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; reheat gently on stovetop with a splash of broth or water to maintain creaminess.
• For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based butter and vegan cream cheese; use vegan parmesan as well or canned coconut milk as an alternative.
• Add fresh greens like spinach or kale at the end of cooking for extra nutrients and color.

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