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Move over Marry Me Chicken because we’re keeping things meat free but still absolutely DELICIOUS and packed with flavor with these Marry Me Butter Beans! SO GOOD you’ll be getting marriage proposals. AND, it all comes together in one big skillet.

large skillet with creamy butter beans and sundried tomtoes in it known as "marry me butter beans". topped with fresh basil this recipe

I’ve made a few different versions of this recipe but I have to say, this one is definitely my favorite! The rich creaminess of the butter beans just lends itself SO WELL to this dish.

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But if you’re interested, my Marry Me Tofu and Marry Me Chickpeas are also DELICIOUS as well!

large skillet with creamy butter beans and sundried tomtoes in it known as "marry me butter beans". topped with fresh basil

Ingredients:

  • Butter Beans– I’ve made this recipe with chickpeas but I love it so much more with the butter beans. Their creamy texture lends itself so well to this dish!
  • Olive oil & Butter– these are part of what gives the sauce so much flavor and creaminess
  • Lots of Garlic– feel free to add more or less garlic according to your preferences!
  • Veggie broth– I used a simple veggie broth base to bulk up the sauce and add extra flavor.
  • Heavy cream– this is what makes the sauce thick and creamy! You could use coconut milk or a dairy-free cream/ milk is you want to make this recipe vegan.
  • Parmesan Cheese– Much of the flavor in this sauce comes from the cheese. Add as little or as much as you’d like! Violife makes a delicious vegan parmesan if you want this recipe to be vegan!
  • Sun-dried tomatoes– these are classic to the dish and part of what gives it a Tuscan inspired taste.
large skillet with creamy butter beans and sundried tomtoes in it known as "marry me butter beans". topped with fresh basil., there's a large spoon on the side

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large skillet with creamy butter beans and sundried tomtoes in it known as "marry me butter beans". topped with fresh basil., there's a large spoon on the side

Marry Me Butter Beans

These Marry Me Butter Beans are packed with SO MUCH flavor! It comes together ALL in one big skillet and is packed with protein!
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Author: Brita Britnell

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cans of butter beans or other beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs

Instructions

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil is hot, add in the garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until it’s fragrant. Add the veggie broth and deglaze the pan.
  • Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the butter beans, heavy cream and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to come to a low simmer for about 3 minutes, then add in the butter, chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper and let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Serve as is or with crusty bread. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as basil or parsley. ENJOY!