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Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans

Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans

Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans offers a delightful blend of vibrant lemon and rich butter beans, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Fresh & Wholesome
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 small shallots, diced (or 1 large)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced for a bold and aromatic kick
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter for a rich and creamy texture
  • 30 ounces canned butter beans (2 cans, including the liquid)
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup vegan cream cheese adds luscious creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice to brighten the flavors
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
For the Greens
  • 3 cups spinach nutrient-rich and visually appealing
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons of vegan butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, sautéing for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the 30 ounces of canned butter beans, including their liquid. Let simmer gently.
  4. Stir in ¼ cup of vegan cream cheese, followed by 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and ½ tablespoon of lemon zest. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
  5. Fold in 3 cups of spinach, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the spinach wilts.
  6. Spoon onto plates and serve warm, optionally garnished with additional lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a creamier consistency, let the vegan cream cheese soften at room temperature before adding it to the pot.

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