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Creamy Miso Butter Beans

Creamy Miso Butter Beans: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Creamy Miso Butter Beans are a delightful vegetarian dish packed with umami flavors and comfort, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 1 cup Diced Shallots Can be swapped with leeks or yellow onions.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for best results.
  • 2 cans Butter Beans Canned are convenient, dried can be used if pre-cooked.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock Chicken broth makes a good non-vegetarian substitute.
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste Interchangeable with other types of miso.
  • ½ cup Whole Cream or Coconut Cream Opt for coconut cream to keep it vegan.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Substitute with any leafy green.
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice is a delightful alternative.
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
  • optional Fresh Dill Substitute with dried dill or omit if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of diced shallots and sauté for about 3-5 minutes, until they become translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  3. Add 2 cans of rinsed butter beans, 1 cup of vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of white miso paste to the skillet. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in ½ cup of whole cream or coconut cream and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  5. Mix in 2 cups of fresh baby spinach, stirring until it wilts down, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the juice of half a lemon. Taste and adjust seasoning with sea salt and ground black pepper as desired.
  7. Optionally, garnish with fresh dill before serving. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Keep your skillet on medium-high heat while sautéing shallots to avoid mushiness.

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