Description
Creamy Pesto Butter Beans are a delicious and comforting dish that brings together the smoothness of butter beans and the aromatic flavors of pesto. Infused with garlic and a hint of lemon, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for both intimate dinners and entertaining guests. With its rich, creamy texture, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the butter beans and gently stir to coat them with garlic.
- Mix in the pesto and let simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook until thickened, roughly another 5 minutes.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg