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One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans

Savory One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans for Cozy Nights

One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans is a delightful dish full of flavor and nourishing ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cans Butter Beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish
For the Broth
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth or Chicken Broth
For the Extras
  • 2 cups Spinach or Kale optional, chopped

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until it shimmers.
  2. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Combine the butter beans and diced tomatoes, then add smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  5. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and let cook for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the spinach or kale and let wilt for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Adjust seasonings and greens as per choice.

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