Description
Creamy Miso Butter Beans is a heartwarming dish that combines the rich umami flavor of miso with the creamy texture of butter beans. Perfect for any occasion, this quick and easy recipe brings delicious nourishment to your table in just 30 minutes. Ideal as a main course or an elegant side, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or grains like rice and quinoa. Nutrient-rich spinach elevates the dish, making it both satisfying and wholesome. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this delightful recipe promises to impress and nourish.
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
- optional – 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced shallots and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add drained butter beans, vegetable stock, and miso paste. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in cream (or coconut cream) and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in baby spinach, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until spinach wilts.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg