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Vegan Butter Beans

Savor Easy Vegan Butter Beans in Tomato Pesto Bliss

Delicious Vegan Butter Beans packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil use extra virgin for superior taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • to taste Salt
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Pesto or Fresh Basil fresh basil works if pesto isn’t available
For the Beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) Butter Beans drained and rinsed

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium-low heat. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the skillet, stirring well. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to wrinkle.
  3. Gently incorporate drained and rinsed butter beans into the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Drizzle vegan pesto into the mixture and stir gently to combine, heat through for another minute.
  5. Serve immediately with crusty bread, over pasta, or as a dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ideal as a quick meal, leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

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