Ingredients
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You don’t need much to create magic in the kitchen—just a few simple ingredients that come together beautifully. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cans of butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
If you’re missing any ingredients, don’t stress! Swap fresh tomatoes for canned, or use chicken broth if you’re out of vegetable broth. The idea is to work with what you have.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this delightful dish:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant—don’t let it burn!
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Introduce the butter beans to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the beans soak up the flavors, simmering for 10-15 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Just before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt beautifully into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for good measure.
This dish is forgiving, so don’t worry about getting it perfect. Remember, home cooking is about the love you put into it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans, recipe, cooking, food
