Creamy Tomato Butter Beans

Name: Creamy Tomato Butter Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 -4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; pinch chili flakes; 3 14oz cans of butter beans, drained and rinsed; 3/4 cup vegetable broth (can use chicken broth if not vegan or veggie); 1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes; 3 tbsp Tahini; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; juice of one lemon; 1/4 cup water; garnishes: fresh oregano, fresh parsley and lemon zest

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
3 -4
Calories
423 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek

Creamy Tomato Butter Beans

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This delicious Butter Beans recipe has a tomato base that is made creamy with tahini. It's the ultimate comfort dish.

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Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
pinch chili flakes
3 14oz cans of butter beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup vegetable broth (can use chicken broth if not vegan or veggie)
1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes
3 tbsp Tahini
3 garlic cloves, pressed
juice of one lemon
1/4 cup water
garnishes: fresh oregano, fresh parsley and lemon zest

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Instructions

Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a large high-sided frying pan or pot. Heat to medium heat and add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper and pinch of chili flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes to soften, stirring often. Add the butter beans, diced tomatoes and broth of choice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes on medium-low with the lid mostly on, until most of the liquid has evaporated and you’re left with creamy beans. Make sure to stir occasionally.
After 20-25 minutes, in a small bowl whisk together tahini, pressed garlic and lemon juice until combined. Then add the water and whisk again until smooth.
Add the tahini mixture to the beans, stir and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
Enjoy topped with a drizzle of olive oil, garnish with fresh oregano and parsley and lemon zest. Serve with a side of our Pita Bread or another bread of choice.

Notes

Delicious served with our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe and/or our Maroulosalata aka my Mama's Salad
If you like this recipe you're sure to enjoy our other butter beans recipes like Butter Beans Curry Bake or Spring Butter Bean Stew

Nutrition Information

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Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 59.4g (20%) Protein 18.2g (36%) Fat 15.3g (24%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g Sodium 2015.6mg (84%) Fiber 13.8g (55%) Sugar 7.8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	423kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	59.4g	20%
Protein	18.2g	36%
Fat	15.3g	24%
Saturated Fat	2.2g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4.1g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	7.6g	38%
Sodium	2015.6mg	84%
Fiber	13.8g	55%
Sugar	7.8g	16%