Description

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Butter Beans brings a delightful combination of flavors with the richness of cream and the earthiness of butter beans. This dish is not only easy to make but also provides a comforting touch to your meals. Perfect for a quick dinner or hearty lunch, it showcases tender spinach and savory artichokes for a truly delicious experience.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots thinly sliced
½ cup canned artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces (2 cans) butter beans drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
½ cup whole cream
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cups baby spinach
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional topping

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat, then add the shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they are translucent.
Stir in the garlic and artichoke hearts and cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
Pour in the rinsed butter beans and vegetable stock. Combine the ingredients and let it simmer for 10 minutes to reduce.
Stir in the cream and parmesan cheese, then continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
Now, add the baby spinach along with sea salt and black pepper, removing from heat once the spinach is wilted. Add in the lemon juice.
Serve topped with fresh parsley and some slices of crusty bread.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using homemade vegetable stock instead of store-bought.
This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 365
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg