Description
A quick and creamy side dish made with butter beans, garlic, and Parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the drained butter beans and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure garlic is sautéed just until fragrant to avoid bitterness. Use high-quality Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg