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Creamy Miso Butter Beans Recipe

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This creamy miso butter beans recipe combines tender butter beans with umami-rich miso and fresh spinach for a comforting, savory dish. Enhanced with garlic, shallots, and a touch of cream, it makes a delicious vegetarian main or side that’s both hearty and healthy.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces (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 Topping

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Sauté Shallots: In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the thinly sliced shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they become translucent, bringing out their natural sweetness.
  2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Simmer Beans and Miso: Add the rinsed butter beans, vegetable stock, and miso paste to the pot. Stir continuously until the miso paste has fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes to reduce and concentrate flavors.
  4. Add Cream and Simmer: Stir in the whole cream or coconut cream, then simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and create a creamy texture.
  5. Wilt Spinach and Season: Add the packed baby spinach along with the sea salt and black pepper. Stir until the spinach wilts completely, then remove the pot from heat.
  6. Finish with Lemon Juice: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, which brightens the dish and balances the richness.
  7. Serve: Optionally top with chopped fresh dill. Serve warm alongside slices of crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut cream for whole cream to make the dish dairy-free.
  • For extra protein, consider adding cooked sausage or smoked tofu.
  • Use fresh spinach or baby kale if preferred; adjust cooking time to wilt greens.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer for a few minutes longer before adding spinach.
  • The dish pairs well with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.

Find it online: https://deliciousyum.com/creamy-miso-butter-beans-recipe/