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Creamy Miso Butter Beans

Creamy Miso Butter Beans: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner

A quick and delicious dish featuring creamy miso butter beans that brings a delightful umami flavor in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness and helps sauté the vegetables.
  • 1 cup Shallots Provides a sweet, mild onion flavor; can substitute with leeks or yellow onion.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic offers the best flavor.
  • 1 can Canned Butter Beans Quick to prepare, can substitute with cannellini beans.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock Use chicken broth for non-vegetarian option.
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste Infuses the dish with umami flavor.
  • ½ cup Whole Cream or Coconut Cream Opt for coconut cream for a dairy-free/vegan option.
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Adds nutrition and can be replaced with regular spinach.
  • ½ tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Essential for balancing the dish.
  • to taste Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper Basic seasonings.
  • optional Fresh Dill Adds a hint of herbal aroma.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped shallots and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Introduce 2 minced garlic cloves and stir for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Add 1 can of rinsed butter beans, 1 cup of vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of white miso paste. Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 10 minutes.
  4. Pour in ½ cup of whole cream or coconut cream and stir gently. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Toss in 2 cups of fresh baby spinach, season with salt and pepper, and stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and squeeze in the juice of half a lemon, stirring to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be adjusted to personal taste by switching beans or adding spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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