One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans is a cozy, protein-packed vegetarian dish that’s simple to prepare and full of rich flavors.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:One Pot
Cuisine:Vegetarian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cans Butter Beans (Drained)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can use any cooking oil)
1 medium Onion, diced (Shallots can be used)
2 cloves Garlic, minced (Fresh preferred, can substitute with garlic powder)
1 Bell Pepper, diced (Can swap with any sweet pepper)
1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes (Fresh tomatoes can be used)
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika can substitute)
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Coriander can substitute)
1/2 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped (Can use other herbs)
1 cup Vegetable Broth (Can use chicken broth for non-vegetarians)
1 cup Spinach or Kale, optional (Leave out for a simpler dish)
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add 1 medium diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute.
Add 2 cans of drained butter beans, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to mix.
Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and mix thoroughly to combine.
Cover and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1 cup of spinach or kale, cover, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley on top.