Description
A delightful dish featuring creamy butter beans infused with garlic, herbs, and roasted vegetables, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butter beans, cooked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Add the cooked butter beans and vegetable broth; stir to combine.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the beans to maintain their lovely texture. For a heartier version, consider adding cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg