Description
Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. With creamy butter beans coated in a savory tomato-basil sauce, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. It’s simple to prepare yet packed with fresh, aromatic ingredients that tantalize your taste buds and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes along with salt and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the butter beans and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in fresh basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg