Easy Creamy & Lemony Tomato Butter Beans
Looking for a simple, comforting, and protein-packed meal? This Creamy Tomato Butter Beans recipe is rich, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With tender butter beans simmered in a velvety tomato-based sauce, enhanced with fresh spinach, tangy lemon, and creamy vegan parmesan, every bite is pure comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this one-pan dish is a must-try for vegans and non-vegans alike!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Butter Beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon vegetable base
- ¼ cup Vegan Parmesan
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
- 1 small Lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 cups Water
- 1 small Onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add 1 small onion, diced, and 3 cloves garlic, minced. Sauté until fragrant and soft.
Add Tomatoes & Tomato Paste
- Stir in 1 cup halved grape tomatoes and 2 tablespoon tomato paste.
- Cook until tomatoes soften and the paste darkens in color, about 3-4 minutes.
Incorporate Better Than Bouillon
- Add 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (vegetable base) and stir well.
- Pour in 2 cups water, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
Add Butter Beans & Simmer
- Stir in 2 cups drained and rinsed butter beans.
- Let everything simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in Spinach, Vegan Parmesan & Lemons
- Add 2 cups fresh spinach, stirring until wilted.
- Mix in ¼ cup vegan parmesan and the zest of 1 lemon.
- Squeeze in 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Garnish with more vegan parmesan and fresh basil.
- Serve with crusty bread, over rice, or enjoy as a stew.