Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans for a Quick Cozy Meal

Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans is a quick vegan meal packed with flavor and comfort, perfect for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beans

1 can Canned Butter Beans Do not drain.
2 tablespoons Vegan Butter Substitute with olive oil if desired.

For the Aromatics

1 medium Shallots Diced.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.

For the Creaminess

4 ounces Vegan Cream Cheese Regular cream cheese can be used if not vegan.

For the Zest

2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
1 unit Lemon Zest Zest of one lemon.

For the Greens

2 cups Spinach Can be substituted with kale or chard.

Seasoning

0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

Large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Finely chop the shallots and mince the garlic.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the vegan butter.
Add the chopped shallots and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add the canned butter beans with all their liquid, bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mix until creamy.
Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently and add water if necessary to restore creaminess.

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