Could I blend this into a rich sauce?

Yeah! Carefully add it to a high-speed blender and then blend for 30-45 seconds. You'll have a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce in no time.

Could I serve this with something other than bread?

Yes! We recently had these beans in a bowl with cooked veggies and it acted like both the starch and protein.

Could I simmer this for a while?

Yep! Put your saucepan on a low simmer and cook it longer to further develop the flavors if you want. Just avoid adding the coconut milk until the end to preserve its creaminess.

Marry Me Butter Beans

Name: Marry Me Butter Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cans of Butter Beans (15 oz each), Drained and Rinsed (see Note 1 for substitutions); 1 Cup Sundried Tomatoes in Oil (see Note 2); 4 Tablespoons of Reserved Oil from the Tomatoes (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil); 0.5 Cup Vegetable Broth; 1/4 Cup Full Fat Coconut Milk (see Note 3); 2-4 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Teaspoon Sweet Paprika; .5 Teaspoon Dried Thyme; 0.5-1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (or to Taste), Optional; 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano; Salt and Pepper, to Taste; Fresh Basil, Optional

Description

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!

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 Cans of Butter Beans (15 oz each), Drained and Rinsed (see Note 1 for substitutions)
1 cup Sundried Tomatoes in Oil (see Note 2)
4 Tablespoons of Reserved Oil from the Tomatoes (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
0.5 cup Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup Full Fat Coconut Milk (see Note 3)
2-4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Teaspoon Sweet Paprika
.5 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
0.5-1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (or to Taste), Optional
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
Salt and Pepper, to Taste
Fresh Basil, Optional

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Instructions

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.
Chop the Tomatoes: Remove the tomatoes from the oil and dice them roughly.
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.
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.
Add the Coconut Milk: At the last moment, add the coconut milk slowly. Stir, taste and add more if desired.
Finish and Serve: Add the fresh basil, salt, pepper, vegan parmesan, and any other additions you want. Serve with some nice crispy bread.

Notes

Note 1: 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.
Note 2: 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.
Note 3: 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.
Note 4: You can simmer this recipe to further develop the flavors if you want. Just avoid adding the coconut until the end to preserve its creaminess.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner, Lunch
Method: Stove top
Cuisine: American, Italian