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Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans

Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans: Easy Vegan Comfort Food

This easy vegan comfort food features vibrant Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 10 ounces Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Choose ripe ones for better flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Truffle Salt Regular sea salt can be used as a substitute
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 Medium Shallot Finely diced; substitute with onion if unavailable
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced; can use roasted garlic for a mellower taste
For the Creaminess
  • 15 ounces Butter Beans Including liquid; cannellini or chickpeas can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Cream Cheese Optional: can use cashew cream for a nut-based version
For the Freshness
  • ½ cup Fresh Basil Chopped; substitute with spinach for a milder taste

Equipment

  • Wide, shallow pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a wide, shallow pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Once the oil is shimmering, add the vibrant cherry or grape tomatoes to the pan.
  2. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of truffle salt and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, then stir gently. Cook the tomatoes for 5-8 minutes, pressing stubborn ones with a spatula to release their juicy goodness.
  3. Add 1 finely diced medium shallot and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the shallot turns translucent and fragrant.
  4. Gently pour in a 15-ounce can of butter beans (including the liquid), stirring to combine. Allow this mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of vegan cream cheese until fully melted into the mixture. Remove pan from heat and stir in ½ cup of chopped fresh basil.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. Serve warm, ideally with crusty slices of toasted bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat gently for best results.

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