Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. The creamy texture of the butter beans combined with the zesty lemon and garlic flavors creates a dish that is both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans:
- 2 small shallots, diced, or 1 large
- 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 30 ounces canned butter beans (2 cans with the liquid added to the pot)
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 Tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
- 3 cups spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic.
- Cook the Shallots and Garlic: Melt vegan butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, saute for 3 minutes.
- Add Butter Beans: Add canned butter beans with liquid, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Cream Cheese and Lemon: Add vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Spinach and Season: Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt & pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with toasted bread.
Notes
- Serve with toasted sourdough or spelt bread.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or freezer for 1 month.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
