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Creamy Miso Butter Beans Recipe

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A rich and creamy miso butter beans recipe combining tender butter beans with the umami flavor of white miso paste and the creaminess of whole or coconut cream, finished with fresh baby spinach and a hint of lemon. Perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • ½ cup whole cream or coconut cream
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Optional – 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Heat the pan: In a large skillet or pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot to create the base flavor.
  2. Sauté shallots: Add the sliced shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they become translucent, releasing their sweetness.
  3. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to bring out its aroma without burning.
  4. Add beans and miso mixture: Pour in the rinsed butter beans, 1 ½ cups vegetable stock, and 1 tablespoon white miso paste. Stir well to dissolve the miso paste evenly.
  5. Simmer to reduce: Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes to reduce and concentrate the flavors.
  6. Add cream and continue simmering: Stir in ½ cup whole cream or coconut cream and simmer for another 5 minutes to create a creamy texture.
  7. Add spinach and season: Stir in 3 cups packed baby spinach, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Remove from heat once the spinach has wilted to retain its vibrant color and nutrients.
  8. Finish with lemon and dill: Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice for brightness and add the optional 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill for herbal freshness.
  9. Serve: Serve warm topped with dill if used and accompanied by slices of crusty bread for a hearty and comforting meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut cream for whole cream to make this dish dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
  • If you do not have fresh dill, parsley or chives make good alternatives.
  • To increase protein content, consider adding cooked quinoa or tofu on the side.
  • Ensure to rinse the canned butter beans well to reduce sodium content.
  • Adjust salt according to the saltiness of the miso paste used, as some miso can be quite salty.

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