Marry Me Butter Beans

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Marry Me Butter Beans are a great way to transform two cans of beans into an elegant and flavorful meal to feed the whole family! With just some pantry staples and spices, you'll have this amazing dish in just 15 minutes. Eat it with a spoon or serve it with some crusty bread for a rustic taste of Italy! Best part is that this recipe is vegan and dairy-free too.

Hey Internet, we've got another great butter bean recipe for you today. This recipe makes a great dip to serve with bread as an appetizer or a full meal! Serve it with your favorite veggie you've got yourself a nutritious lunch or dinner option.

We've already made some amazing dishes with butter beans, like this Butter Bean Stew, Butter Bean Salad, Crispy Butter Beans, Butter Bean Hummus, Butter Bean Ragu, and this Butter Bean Mash, but this one takes these creamy beans to the next level. By combining their creamy texture with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, you get all the great flavors of marry me chicken without nearly as much prep work or time to cook!

Marry Me Butter Beans is a vegan version of a popular chicken recipe on social media. We've used butter beans for their amazing creamy yet starchy rich texture. There's just something about the combination of creamy butter beans and delicious flavorful sauce that will make you want to add this recipe to your regular rotation!

You're going to love all the extra flavor we packed into this rich and creamy butter beans recipe. The creamy Tuscan sauce is perfect for dunking crusty bread (or try our Vegan Garlic Bread, Vegan Focaccia, or Vegan Challah!) For more protein, check out these amazing Protein Buns.

As far as veggies that go with it, basically anything will go. Try out our Air Fryer Asparagus or Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. Other great options include broccoli, green beans, zucchini, or cauliflower.

Are you ready to make these amazing Marry Me Butter Beans? Just grab a large saucepan and cook everything until it's hot and you'll have the perfect weeknight dinner. And with a little bread or crostini and a veggie, you'll have a complete meal. So let's get cooking!

Why You'll Love These Tuscan White Beans

• Creamy and Flavorful: Tangy sun-dried tomatoes, creamy and tender Butter Beans, a rich dash of cream from the coconut milk and an amazing blend of spices will have you constantly craving this dish.
• Super Fast and Super Easy: If you already have butter beans, there's a good chance you have everything to make this recipe. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is really forgiving!
• Lots of Additions: From fresh herbs, to more spices, to vegetables, and more; there's a lot you can add this this meal without much more effort! More on that below.

Ingredients

Pick up these simple ingredients for this meal fit for a marriage proposal the next time you're at a grocery store. See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredients, instructions, and accurate nutrition information (to the best of my ability; please consult your physician, registered dietitian, or healthcare professional if you have specific dietary needs or need to meet certain daily values of any nutrient). I give substitutions for the ingredients in the section below this one, so most people can still make this recipe!

• 2 Cans of Butter Beans (15 oz each), Drained and Rinsed
• 1 Cup Sundried Tomatoes in Oil: While you *can* use the kind that aren't packed in oil, this version is a lot more flavorful since we use the oil from the tomatoes. If you want to make it using dry tomatoes anyway, try rehydrating them in hot water for 20-30 minutes before making this recipe.
• 4 Tablespoons of Reserved Oil from the Tomatoes: You can easily use fresh olive oil or vegan butter if you didn't use sundried tomatoes in oil.
• 0.5 Cup Vegetable Broth: You can also use Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base instead for a more chicken-style flavor.
• ¼ Cup Full Fat Coconut Milk
• 2-4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 Teaspoon Sweet Paprika
• .5 Teaspoon Dried Thyme: You can alternatively use 1.5 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves.
• 0.5-1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (or to Taste), Optional: Feel free to omit if you don't want it spicy at all.
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• Salt and Pepper, to Taste: Depending on how much salt is in your tomatoes and broth, you may not even need additional salt. Taste the mixture before adding a pinch of salt to taste.
• Fresh Basil Leaves, Optional 

Substitutions

• Butter Beans: While it wouldn't be Marry Me Butter Beans, another type of white bean can work in this dish in a pinch! Cannellini beans or navy beans are a great choice. You could even try other types of beans if you're daring. 
• Vegetable Stock: If you're concerned about salt, you could either use a low sodium vegetable broth or some water.
• Coconut Milk: Two or three tablespoons of coconut cream can work as a replacement for our creamy sauce, though you might need a splash more vegetable broth. You could also buy some vegan heavy cream or use a recipe like our Sunflower Seed Cream. If you have neither, you could use a little more oil or butter instead, but for best results you really need some kind of thick plant-based cream.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: You can use a small amount of tomato paste to add some amazing tomato flavoring into your meal instead. Add a little and adjust by taste. Fresh tomatoes would NOT work unless you cook them down significantly.
• Red Pepper Flakes: You can use any spicy element you like instead of the chili flakes.

Add-ons and Additions

• Baby Spinach: Add the spinach towards the end of the cook. The spinach wilt happens quickly, so for the best taste add it late.  
• Vegan Parmesan: There are several vegan parmesan brands out there and many of them shred on a microplane quite well. We also have this quick homemade Vegan Parmesan that you can try.
• Black Pepper
• Lemon Juice
• Green Onions, Sliced
• Fresh Thyme: Replace the dried thyme with fresh! Just use three times the amount.

How to Make Marry Me Butter Beans

1. Strain the Beans: If you have not already, open your cans and strain out the bean water using a strainer. Give them a quick rinse. 
2. Chop the Tomatoes: Remove the tomatoes from the oil and dice them roughly.  
3. Cook the Garlic and Spices: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the reserved oil to the pan. Then add the garlic and spices and mix well. Cook them for 30 seconds. 
4. Add the Broth, Beans, and Tomatoes: Add in the vegetable broth, the butter beans, and the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally,  until the broth greatly reduces. 
5. Add the Coconut Milk: At the last moment, add the coconut milk slowly. Stir, taste and add more if desired. 
6. Finish and Serve: Add the fresh basil, salt, pepper, vegan parmesan, and any other additions you want. Serve with some nice crispy bread.

Storage Instructions

Let the beans cool first before storing. Then store them in an airtight container and add them to a refrigerator. They should last 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or serve cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Butter Beans Recipes

• Butter Bean Salad
• Butter Bean Hummus
• Easy Butter Bean Mash
• Butter Bean Stew (Vegan)
• Crispy Butter Beans
• Vegan Tuscan Butter Bean Ragout
• Butter Bean Scramble

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