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One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans

One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans: Your Comfort Food Crush

One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans is a delicious vegetarian dish packed with tender butter beans and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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 cans Butter Beans canned beans can be substituted with cooked dried beans
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced, can also use shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh or pre-minced for convenience
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced, any color or replace with zucchini
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes can use fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cups Spinach or Kale optional, can use any hearty greens
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin can be replaced with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to dietary needs
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked is best
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, can replace with basil or cilantro
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth can use chicken broth or water

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate the drained butter beans and diced tomatoes, add the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine thoroughly.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low, simmering for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. If using greens, stir in fresh spinach or kale during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot, alone, with crusty bread, or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure beans are well-drained and adjust spices according to taste. This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored for several days.

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