Description
Creamy Miso Butter Beans are a comforting and delicious dish that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. Rich in umami, this quick recipe features buttery beans simmered in a creamy miso sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. With the added nutrition from fresh spinach, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports a healthy lifestyle. Whether served as a main course or paired with crusty bread, rice, or even pasta, Creamy Miso Butter Beans are versatile and sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/2 cup whole cream or coconut cream
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shallots for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in butter beans, vegetable stock, and miso paste; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add baby spinach, salt, and pepper; remove from heat when spinach is wilted.
- Finish with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg