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Creamy Miso Butter Beans

Creamy Miso Butter Beans for a Cozy Vegan Comfort Meal

Creamy Miso Butter Beans is a quick vegan comfort meal, perfect for cozy dinners with a rich umami flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Substitute with avocado oil for a different taste.
  • 1 medium Shallot Can be replaced with yellow onion or leeks.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves recommended for the best taste.
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 can Butter beans Canned for convenience or substitute with cannellini beans if needed.
  • 1 cup Vegetable stock Can use chicken broth if not strictly vegetarian.
  • 2 tablespoons White miso paste Any other miso can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Coconut cream Use whole cream if not vegan.
  • 2 cups Baby spinach Regular spinach can be used but might require more cooking time.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Sea salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1/2 medium Lemon juice Essential for flavor brightness.
  • optional Fresh dill Can be omitted or replaced with dried dill.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely chopped shallot and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Add 1 can of rinsed and drained butter beans, 1 cup of vegetable stock, and 2 tablespoons of white miso paste. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of coconut cream and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Fold in 2 cups of baby spinach, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper to taste, and cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, squeeze in juice of half a lemon and stir in fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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