Description
This creamy white bean recipe is a delicious, budget-friendly, and dairy-free dish inspired by Italian flavors. Roasted red peppers, garlic, and herbs create a silky smooth sauce that pairs perfectly with butter beans and fresh greens. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 700g butter beans (with liquid, Bold Bean Co recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 romano red peppers, sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 70g spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Handful fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 200°C (fan). Place the sliced peppers and garlic in an ovenproof dish, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, oregano, and thyme, and roast for 20 minutes.
- Make the creamy sauce: Transfer the roasted peppers and garlic to a blender. Add 300g of butter beans with their liquid and blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Combine everything: Heat a large pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the remaining butter beans, then stir in the creamy sauce. Cook for a few minutes, seasoning with salt to taste.
- Finish with greens: Stir in the chopped spinach and fresh basil until wilted. Sprinkle with chili flakes for extra heat.
- Serve & enjoy: Serve warm as a main dish, side, or spread on toast.
Notes
- Serving ideas: Enjoy with crusty bread, over rice, or as a dip.
- Extra flavor: Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, or sun-dried tomatoes for a twist.
- Protein boost: Stir in tofu, tempeh, or vegan sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg