Description
This One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans recipe is the ultimate cozy comfort meal that comes together fast but tastes slow-cooked. Creamy butter beans are simmered in a luscious tomato-garlic cream sauce, packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and a hint of heat. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, an easy meatless meal, or healthy food ideas that actually satisfy, this recipe checks all the boxes. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, lazy Sundays, or impressing someone special.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh spinach
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in vegetable broth, then stir in the heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the butter beans and gently stir to coat them in the sauce. Let the mixture simmer for another 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the Parmesan—it adds crucial depth and saltiness to the dish.
Use a heavy-bottomed pan like a Dutch oven to avoid scorching and get even simmering.
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: one pot recipe, butter beans, vegetarian dinner, easy recipe, healthy comfort food, quick dinner