Creamy Butter Bean and Tomato Medley
A delightful and creamy dish combining butter beans with fresh tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 15 oz canned butter beans with liquid
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- Crusty baguette or toast for serving optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and chopped onion. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional minute, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the canned butter beans (with their liquid) and mix everything well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cream cheese and stir slowly until it melts, creating a creamy sauce.
- Fold in the chopped fresh basil and mix until well combined. Your delicious dish is now ready to serve!
Notes
For a crunchy toast, slice a baguette and toast it in the oven until golden brown. Feel free to add other herbs like parsley or oregano for extra flavor.