20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans Recipe
This quick and creamy Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans recipe delivers a rich, comforting side dish in just 20 minutes. Tender butter beans are simmered in a luscious sauce made from garlic, Italian seasoning, cream cheese, and parmesan, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Butter Bean Mixture
- 2 15-oz cans butter beans (425 g each), drained
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
- 4 oz cream cheese (113 g)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (40 g)
Instructions
- Flavor base: In a large sauté pan or medium pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes soft and fragrant.
- Simmer: Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and add 4 ounces of cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Then, add the drained butter beans to the pan. Let the mixture gently simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beans.
- Serve: Remove the pan from heat and stir in ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese until well combined. Serve the creamy garlic parmesan butter beans warm as a delicious side dish or light main course.
Notes
- Use the vegetable broth to control the sauce consistency; add a bit more broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Draining and rinsing the butter beans helps to reduce sodium content and improve texture.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, you can slightly increase the amount of garlic or use roasted garlic.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or fresh steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the vegetable broth used is free from animal products.
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