1-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Butter Beans
These high protein creamy butter beans are so flavorful and easy to make! All you need are a few simple ingredients, one pot, and 10 minutes!
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 8 ounces (225 g) Grape tomatoes
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 pinch Sea salt or more, to taste
- 1 pinch Black pepper or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Light brown sugar
- 14 ounces (400 g) Canned butter beans rinsed & drained (see notes)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Vegetable broth or white wine, see notes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon of lemon juice corresponds to the juice of about 1/2 lemon
- 1 handful Fresh basil leaves or to taste
To Serve
- ½ cup (120 ml) Non-Dairy Greek-style yogurt unsweetened
- 4 leaves Fresh basil or to taste
- 1 pinch Cracked Pepper
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and grape tomatoes to a small to medium saucepan/pot and heat over medium-high heat (see notes.) Sauté for 1-2 minutes while you gather the other ingredients.
- Add the butter beans, thyme (be sure to remove the stems first) and spices. Mix and sauté for another minute. Add the broth (or wine) and cook on medium-high to high heat for another 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix in the fresh basil leaves and lemon juice at the very end (once the pot is removed from the heat.)
- Add the Greek-style yogurt to a bowl or plate, spreading it out using a spoon or spatula. Top with the butter beans. Finally, garnish with a few extra basil leaves and a pinch of cracked black pepper and Enjoy!
Notes
- A note on heat settings: if you’re using an electric stove that takes a little longer to heat up, start with high heat and then lower it a bit if it gets too hot later on. If, however, you’re using a gas or induction stove, set the heat to medium or slightly above medium to ensure the ingredients don’t burn.
- Serving size: this recipe makes 1 large serving as a meal or 2-3 sides.
- You can use both vegetable broth or white wine. If using broth, you'll just need a little less salt.
- The weight of the butter beans refers to the undrained weight indicated on the can/jar, not the drained weight. One 14-ounce/400g can refers to about 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans.
Nutrition Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
1-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Butter Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
501
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
1622
mg
71
%
Potassium
1514
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
78
g
26
%
Fiber
25
g
104
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
2863
IU
57
%
Vitamin C
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
279
mg
28
%
Iron
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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