Description
A simple and comforting Tuscan-inspired dish of creamy butter beans simmered in a rich tomato and garlic sauce. This wholesome recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 2 x 400 g tins butter beans, drained and rinsed
- a handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add butter beans and mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Sprinkle with parmesan-style cheese for richness.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Drizzle extra olive oil before serving for more flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
