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Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans

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Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans are a comforting, vegan dish that’s simple to make. With rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s perfect for any meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 small shallots, diced (or 1 large)
  • 45 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 30 ounces canned butter beans (2 cans, including the liquid)
  • ¼ cup vegan cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
  • 3 cups spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic.
  • Melt vegan butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the canned butter beans (including liquid) and let simmer.
  • Stir in vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest; simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Fold in spinach and season with salt and pepper, allowing the spinach to wilt.
  • Serve warm, optionally with crusty toasted bread.

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Notes

Include the liquid from the canned butter beans for creaminess.
Taste while cooking to adjust seasoning.
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Vegan
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Plant-Based

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 0