Description
Marry Me White Beans are a creamy, flavorful dish that brings a taste of Italy to your table. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal side for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant dinner parties. Combining the richness of heavy cream with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, these beans deliver a luscious texture that’s sure to impress. Serve them as a delightful side or elevate them as a main vegetarian course—perfectly versatile for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ onion (minced)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (sliced)
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced onion in oil until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Add vegetable broth along with white beans and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer for about five minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in spinach and heavy cream; cook until spinach is wilted.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm with toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the spices according to your taste or substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a vegan option. Enjoy these beans immediately for the best flavor and creaminess.