20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans Recipe
This 20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans recipe is a quick and comforting dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a rich, garlicky, and creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for a hearty side or a satisfying vegetarian main, this recipe combines simple ingredients like garlic, Italian seasoning, cream cheese, and parmesan to create a luscious, flavorful meal ready in under half an hour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Butter Beans and Sauce
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
- 4 oz cream cheese (113 g)
- 2 15-oz cans butter beans, drained (425 g each)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (40 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Flavor Base: In a large sauté pan or medium pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic softens and releases its fragrance, infusing the butter with flavor.
- Add Liquids and Cream Cheese: Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and add the cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese fully melts into the broth, creating a smooth, creamy base for the beans.
- Simmer the Beans: Stir in the drained butter beans and let the mixture simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken to a luscious consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until well combined. Serve the creamy garlic parmesan butter beans warm as a hearty side dish or a vegetarian main course.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth or low sodium broth for better control of salt.
- Substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free version for a lactose-free variation.
- Serving suggestion: pair with crusty bread or over steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste, especially salt, as parmesan cheese adds saltiness.
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