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One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans

One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans offers a quick, nutritious vegetarian meal, packed with flavor and protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 can Canned Butter Beans Can substitute with cannellini or chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped for sunflower or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion, diced Yellow or red onion can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder can be used for milder taste
  • 1 Bell Pepper, diced Any color; jalapeño for spice
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz can; fresh or fire-roasted may be used
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped Cilantro can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Chicken broth for non-vegetarians
  • 1 cup Spinach/Kale, roughly chopped Optional; can omit if desired

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 medium diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper to the pot, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 can of drained butter beans and 1 can of diced tomatoes, then sprinkle in spices. Mix well to combine.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Raise heat to bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  7. If using greens, stir in 1 cup of roughly chopped spinach or kale and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley before serving.
  9. Serve warm, pairing with crusty bread or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is ideal for meal prep and stores well in the fridge or freezer.

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