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Creamy Butter Beans with Spinach and Miso Recipe

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This Creamy Butter Beans recipe is a comforting and delicious vegetarian dish made with tender butter beans simmered in a flavorful blend of vegetable stock, white miso paste, and cream. Enhanced with shallots, garlic, and fresh baby spinach, it offers a rich, creamy texture perfect as a hearty meal or a side dish. The subtle hints of lemon juice and optional fresh dill add a refreshing and aromatic finish, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome, satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces (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
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Heat and cook shallots: In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the thinly sliced shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they become translucent.
  2. Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add beans and simmer: Pour in the drained and rinsed butter beans, vegetable stock, and white miso paste. Stir well until the miso paste has fully dissolved. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to reduce and thicken.
  4. Add cream and continue simmering: Stir in the whole cream (or coconut cream) and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken further.
  5. Add spinach and season: Stir in the packed baby spinach, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Continue to cook until the spinach has wilted, then remove the pot from heat.
  6. Finish with lemon juice: Stir in the fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors of the dish.
  7. Serve and garnish: Transfer the creamy butter beans to serving plates. Optionally, top with chopped fresh dill for additional flavor and serve alongside slices of crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute whole cream with coconut cream and ensure the miso paste is vegan-friendly.
  • Rinsing the butter beans helps reduce sodium and excess starch.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as preferred.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread or can be served over cooked grains like rice or quinoa.
  • If fresh dill is unavailable, fresh parsley or chives can be used as an alternative garnish.
  • Use low sodium vegetable stock to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/creamy-butter-beans-with-spinach-and-miso-recipe/