Tomato Basil Butter Beans

These tomato basil butter beans take 30 minutes to make & make a great healthy, vegan, gluten-free, & easy weeknight dinner!

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Course: Appetizer, Vegetarian Lunch + Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
▢ 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
▢ ½ teaspoon truffle salt or regular salt, add more as desired
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper add more as desired
▢ 1 medium shallot finely diced
▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
▢ 15 ounce can butter beans 1 can with the liquid added to the pot- do not strain!
▢ 2 Tablespoons vegan cream cheese
▢ ½ cup fresh basil chopped

To prep, finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, and cut up the basil. I recommend using a garlic press if you have it.
Next, add the olive oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Then, add in the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
Stir and cook the tomatoes over medium heat until they burst open, about 5-8 minutes. They should release their juices, but if not, use a spatula to press them down and release the tomato juice.
Next, add in the diced shallots and minced garlic. Stir and cook with the tomatoes for about 3 minutes.
Add the can of butter beans including the liquid from the can. 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 and stir until mixed.
Then, turn off the heat and add in the chopped basil. Stir the basil into the tomato butter beans and season with additional salt and pepper to your liking.
Remove the pan from the heat and serve while warm with a big slice of toasted bread. Enjoy!

Butter Beans are best right after they are made. 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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