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Creamy Miso Butter Beans Recipe

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A comforting and creamy dish featuring butter beans simmered in a flavorful blend of miso paste, garlic, shallots, and cream, balanced with fresh baby spinach and a hint of lemon, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Heat the Shallots: In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the thinly sliced shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and soft.
  2. Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release the garlic’s aroma.
  3. Simmer Beans and Miso: Pour in the rinsed butter beans, vegetable stock, and white miso paste. Stir well to dissolve the miso paste evenly. Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
  4. Add Cream and Continue Simmering: Stir in the whole cream or coconut cream and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
  5. Incorporate Spinach and Season: Add the packed baby spinach, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well until the spinach wilts and softens, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  6. Finish with Lemon Juice: Stir in the lemon juice to add a fresh, bright flavor to the creamy beans.
  7. Serve: Optionally, sprinkle with chopped fresh dill before serving. Enjoy the creamy miso butter beans with slices of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut cream for whole cream to make this recipe dairy-free.
  • Use fresh white miso paste for best flavor; darker miso will alter the taste.
  • For extra texture, add toasted breadcrumbs or nuts as a topping.
  • Serve with crusty bread or over cooked grains like rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on stovetop.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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