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Creamy Butter Beans with Leeks & Lemon

Creamy Butter Beans with Leeks & Lemon

This Creamy Butter Beans with Leeks & Lemon recipe combines buttery beans with fresh leeks and zesty lemon for a healthy and comforting dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium leeks white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup canned light coconut milk or unsweetened plant milk/creamer
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white or chickpea miso paste thinned with water or broth
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • fresh chives chopped, optional
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sliced leeks and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  • Add minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk and bring to a low simmer.
  • Add the drained butter beans and gently stir to combine with the leeks. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Add the nutritional yeast and miso if using. Stir gently to combine.
  • Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.
  • If desired, garnish with chives and red pepper flakes. Serve warm with crusty bread, over rice, or with a simple green salad.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This dish freezes well for up to 3 months. It's best to store in freezer-safe containers. Consider freezing in individual portions for easy single-serving meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Creamy Butter Beans, gluten free, Leeks, Lemon, plant-based, quick recipe
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