Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for vegan)
• 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or 3 tbsp nutritional yeast for vegan)
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1–2 minutes.
3. Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and stir in cream.
4. Add butter beans and simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring gently.
5. Stir in Parmesan to thicken the sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Finish with fresh basil and serve warm.