Description
A cozy and flavorful dish of creamy butter beans simmered in rich tomato sauce with garlic and fresh basil—perfect as a wholesome side or light main.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked butter beans (lima beans)
1 cup tomato sauce
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp butter (or vegan alternative)
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in butter beans, season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in chopped basil just before serving.
Notes
- Use canned butter beans for convenience—just rinse and drain.
- Swap butter for olive oil for a vegan version.
- Add onion or bell pepper for extra flavor.
- Drizzle with cream or coconut milk for richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
