Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans

These Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans are vegan, gluten-free, and require just 20 minutes and 10 ingredients to make!

4.84 from 12 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetarian Lunch + Dinner, Vegetarian Sides

Cuisine: American, Southern

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

▢ 2 small shallots diced, or 1 large
▢ 4-5 cloves garlic finely minced
▢ 3 Tablespoons vegan butter
▢ 30 ounces canned butter beans 2 cans with the liquid added to the pot- do not strain!
▢ ¼ cup vegan cream cheese
▢ 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
▢ ½ Tablespoon lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
▢ 3 cups spinach
▢ salt & pepper to taste add salt as desired, but I recommend at least ½ teaspoon pepper

To prep, finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic. I recommend using a garlic press if you have it.
Next, add the vegan butter to a large pot and melt over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add in the shallots and garlic. Stir together and saute for about 3 minutes.
Add the two cans of butter beans including the liquid from the cans. This makes the beans really creamy, so do not strain them. Stir together and bring the beans to a simmer. Once simmering, cook for about 5 minutes to reduce some of the liquid and cook the beans.
Next, add the vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pot. Stir until mixed. Then, bring the pot of beans back to a simmer. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add in the spinach. Stir together until the spinach has wilted. Then, season with salt & pepper to your liking and remove from the heat.
Serve while warm with a big slice of toasted bread. Enjoy!

I recommend serving these beans with toasted sourdough bread or spelt bread.
These creamy beans are best enjoyed right after making. However, they can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1 month.
Keep in mind that the creamy broth will solidify in the fridge/freezer, so you'll need to reheat them to enjoy. To reheat, microwave or cook over low heat on the stovetop until warmed throughout.

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