Description
This Creamy Pumpkin Butter Beans recipe is a comforting, nutrient-packed vegetarian dish combining tender butter beans with rich pumpkin puree and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and hearty weeknight meal, it brings warmth and flavor to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 ounces (2 cans) butter beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Add Beans, Stock, and Pumpkin: Pour in the drained and rinsed butter beans, vegetable stock, and pumpkin puree. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Incorporate Cream: Stir in the heavy cream to add richness and creaminess to the dish. Allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes so the sauce thickens a bit and the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Spinach and Seasonings: Add the packed baby spinach along with the sea salt and ground black pepper. Continue cooking just until the spinach wilts, then remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for freshness and color. Serve the creamy pumpkin butter beans warm, accompanied by slices of crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste; more lemon juice can add additional brightness.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Use fresh parsley for best flavor, but dried parsley may be substituted in a pinch.
