Description
This Tomato Basil Butter Beans recipe is a quick and comforting vegetarian dish that combines creamy butter beans with burst cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic. Cooked on the stovetop and enriched with vegan cream cheese, it makes a perfect warm meal for two, served alongside toasted bread.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon truffle salt (or regular salt, add more as desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (add more as desired)
- 1 medium shallot (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 ounce can butter beans (including the liquid)
- 2 Tablespoons vegan cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep the aromatics and basil: Finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the fresh basil. A garlic press can speed up mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil and cook tomatoes: Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat, then add cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 5-8 minutes until the tomatoes burst and release their juice; press them gently with a spatula if needed.
- Add shallots and garlic: Stir diced shallots and minced garlic into the tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add butter beans with liquid: Pour in the entire can of butter beans including the liquid. Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking for approximately 5 minutes to reduce excess liquid and heat the beans thoroughly.
- Incorporate vegan cream cheese: Stir in the vegan cream cheese until fully mixed to add creaminess to the beans.
- Finish with basil and seasoning: Turn off the heat, stir in the fresh chopped basil, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve warm: Remove the pan from heat and serve the tomato basil butter beans warm alongside toasted bread for a cozy meal.
Notes
- Do not strain the liquid from the canned butter beans; it adds creaminess to the dish.
- Use truffle salt for an added depth of flavor or substitute with regular salt.
- For best flavor, use fresh cherry or grape tomatoes that are ripe.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with toasted sourdough or your favorite crusty bread.
- The recipe is vegan and vegetarian-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
