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Tomato Basil Butter Beans Recipe

Tomato Basil Butter Beans Recipe
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Tomato Basil Butter Beans is a simple, wholesome vegan dish featuring creamy butter beans cooked with burst cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, shallots, and fresh basil. This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, served warm with toasted bread. It combines fresh, vibrant flavors with a rich creamy texture thanks to the addition of vegan cream cheese.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Pantry and Seasonings

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon truffle salt (or regular salt, add more as desired)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (add more as desired)
  • 15 ounce can butter beans (with liquid, do not strain)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegan cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Prep the aromatics: Finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, and chop the fresh basil. Using a garlic press can help mince the garlic quickly and evenly.
  2. Cook the tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes along with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and release their juices, about 5-8 minutes. Use a spatula to press them down if needed.
  3. Sauté shallots and garlic: Add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the tomatoes. Stir and cook together for about 3 minutes until aromatic and softened.
  4. Add the butter beans: Pour in the entire can of butter beans including the liquid. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes to reduce some liquid and allow the beans to heat through and soften.
  5. Incorporate vegan cream cheese: Stir in the vegan cream cheese until it melts completely, adding creaminess to the dish.
  6. Finish with fresh basil: Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped basil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm: Remove from heat and serve the tomato basil butter beans while warm, ideally with a large slice of toasted bread to enjoy the creamy, flavorful sauce.

Notes

  • Do not strain the liquid from the butter beans can; it adds creaminess to the dish.
  • Using truffle salt adds an earthy flavor, but regular salt is fine.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, serve with gluten-free bread or without bread.
  • The recipe is vegan thanks to the vegan cream cheese; do not substitute with dairy cream cheese to maintain vegan status.
  • Adjust seasoning gradually, especially salt and pepper, to your liking at the end.

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Keywords: tomato butter beans, vegan butter beans, tomato basil beans, vegan main dish, easy vegan recipe, Mediterranean vegan, sautéed tomatoes and beans

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