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Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans

Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans for a Creamy, Quick Dinner

Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans is a quick, vegan, and gluten-free dish that brings a splash of summer flavors to your dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can use avocado oil as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Other tomato types can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Truffle Salt Regular salt is fine if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 medium Shallot (finely diced) Yellow onion can be a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use garlic powder if fresh isn't available.
For the Beans
  • 15 oz Butter Beans (with liquid) Any white beans can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Cream Cheese Silken tofu can be blended as a substitute.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil (chopped) Dried basil can be used in a pinch, but fresh is preferred for best taste.

Equipment

  • Medium pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients. Finely dice one medium shallot and mince two cloves of garlic. Chop a handful of fresh basil leaves.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add in your cherry or grape tomatoes, truffle salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-8 minutes, pressing down with a spatula to encourage the tomatoes to burst.
  3. Stir in the prepared shallots and minced garlic into the pan with the tomatoes. Sauté together for about 3 minutes until the shallots become translucent.
  4. Add a 15-ounce can of butter beans, including the liquid, to the pan. Stir gently to combine and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from heat and stir in half a cup of vegan cream cheese until fully incorporated.
  6. Fold in the chopped fresh basil, allowing the herbs to brighten the flavors beautifully. Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is a fantastic crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving something healthy and satisfying.

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