Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans
A cozy and creamy Italian-style dish with butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan—comfort food made simple and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
→ Base Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil (from sun-dried tomatoes jar)
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4–5 sun-dried or sun-blushed tomatoes, chopped (or a mix)
400g (14 oz) butter beans or cannellini beans, drained
→ Seasonings & Liquids:
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
250ml (1 cup) vegetable stock
4 fresh basil leaves, sliced (or ½ teaspoon dried basil)
Salt, to taste
→ Finishing Ingredients:
125ml (½ cup) single/light cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
30g (1 cup) fresh spinach
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics:
Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large pan over low heat. Add chopped shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cook for another 30 seconds.
Add Beans & Simmer:
Stir in butter beans, paprika, and salt. Deglaze the pan with apple cider vinegar until slightly reduced. Add vegetable stock and basil, simmer for 10 minutes.
Make It Creamy:
Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and Parmesan, stirring until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
Finish with Spinach:
Add spinach and let it wilt (cover the pan for quicker results). Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
You can use either butter beans or cannellini beans—or mix them!
Sun-dried and sun-blushed tomatoes both work and add a rich, tangy flavor.
Great served with crusty bread, rice, or as a side to grilled meats.
For a vegan version: use plant-based cream and vegan Parmesan.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/creamy-tuscan-butter-beans/
