Vodka Sauce Creamy Butter Beans
These vodka sauce CREAMY butter beans are rich, creamy, and packed with protein thanks to silken tofu and white beans. Easy and comforting.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz block silken tofu
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small shallot diced
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons vodka optional*
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup parmesan* swap for ¼ cup of nutritional yeast for a vegan version
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 2 can butter beans or other white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine 1/2 cup of the beans, the silken tofu, and the milk. Blend until creamy, and no chunks remain.
- Meanwhile, start the sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat up the olive oil. Once hot, add in the shallot and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 additional minutes. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 3 additional minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the vodka, tofu cream mixture, and pepper flakes and mix to combine. Add in the parmesan and butter and stir until melted.
- Mix in the remaining butter beans. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as basil or parsley. ENJOY!
Notes
Butter Beans - If you can’t find butterbeans, you can use any canned beans in these. I’ve tried this with chickpeas and it’s delicious!
Vodka - you can easily leave out the vodka and this will still taste amazing! Maybe add in a little extra milk as desired.
To make this vegan - you could leave out the parmesan and simply add in a little nutritional yeast HOWEVER, I would suggest picking up some vegan parmesan (Violife makes an amazing one!)
Leftovers - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 1290mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 5mg
