Description
Creamy, dreamy, and loaded with flavor, these One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans are a cozy, vegetarian take on the beloved viral dish. Simmered in a sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce, this one-pan wonder comes together in under 30 minutes for the perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
15 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in butter beans and vegetable broth. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
5. Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Add Parmesan and stir to combine. Let it simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.
Notes
Use canned butter beans for best texture and quick prep.
Swap in coconut cream and vegan cheese for a dairy-free version.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
Keywords: butter beans, marry me sauce, vegetarian dinner, one pot meals