Description
A quick one-pot stovetop dish featuring butter beans simmered with diced tomatoes and fresh basil for a creamy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can butter beans
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in 2 cups diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they start breaking down.
- Pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and add 1 can butter beans, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Mix in 1/4 cup fresh basil, salt, and pepper, allowing the basil to wilt.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes for heat and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm over grains or greens, enjoying the saucy mixture.
Notes
For added depth, let the tomatoes cook down thoroughly and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg