Marry Me Butter Beans (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2/3 cup sundried tomatoes soaked in oil, chopped small
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2 cans of rinsed butter beans or white cannellini beans (14oz/398ml each)
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1 cup of tiny tomato halves
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2 tablespoons olive oil (feel free to use sundried tomato oil for extra taste)
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1 1/4 cups mozzarella, shredded
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1 shallot, chopped finely (or 1/4 cup finely diced onion)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons oregano (dried)
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1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
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1/2 cup chicken or veggie broth, plus more if needed
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1 cup of spinach leaves or kale, chopped small
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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1 cup milk, full fat or normal
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Extras for topping: a little grated parmesan, some chili flakes, or a few leaves of fresh parsley or basil
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Optional: another 1/2 cup of chicken or veggie broth for a thinner consistency
# Instructions:
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Warm up olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the chopped shallots with some salt and pepper, and cook them until they soften, roughly 3-5 minutes.
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Stir in your sundried and fresh tomatoes. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Toss in garlic, oregano, red chili flakes, along with some salt and pepper. Let this cook for around 60 seconds, just until it smells amazing.
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Add your milk and the 1/2 cup broth into the pan. Scrape the bottom gently with a spoon to mix in any browned bits. Bring it to a gentle simmer, toss in the beans, lower the heat, and cover the pan partially. Let it cook while stirring for about 5-7 minutes so the beans soak in all that flavor.
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Want it saucier? Stir in up to 1/2 cup of extra broth, cooking for an extra couple of minutes to mix it all in.
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Turn the heat down and stir in your spinach and parmesan. Keep cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the greens soften. Tweak the seasoning if you need to, then take it off the heat.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the skillet’s contents. Put it under the broiler and let it go for 3-5 minutes, just until the cheesy top turns golden and bubbly.
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Dish it out while it’s still hot. Garnish with basil, a sprinkle of chili flakes, and extra parmesan. Pair it with crusty bread if you’d like.
# Notes:
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Can’t find butter beans? Swap with cannellini or smaller navy beans.
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Works great with pasta, rice, or quinoa. You can even eat it as a meal by itself.
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Tastes best when fresh, but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat on low and add a splash of broth if needed.