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Creamy Miso Butter Beans Recipe

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3.9 from 8 reviews

This Creamy Miso Butter Beans recipe is a comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish, combining tender butter beans with a rich miso-infused cream sauce and fresh baby spinach. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal, it is enhanced by aromatic shallots, garlic, and a hint of fresh dill, served best with crusty bread.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 ounces (2 cans) butter beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1/2 cup whole cream (or coconut cream)
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Optional Topping

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Sauté Shallots: In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the thinly sliced shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they become translucent, releasing their sweetness.
  2. Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds to a minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
  3. Add Beans and Miso Mixture: Pour in the drained and rinsed butter beans, vegetable stock, and white miso paste. Stir thoroughly until the miso paste has dissolved fully into the liquid. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes to allow it to reduce and thicken slightly.
  4. Add Cream and Simmer: Stir in the whole cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option). Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors and achieve a creamy consistency.
  5. Add Spinach and Seasonings: Stir in the packed baby spinach along with the sea salt and ground black pepper. Cook just until the spinach has wilted, then remove the skillet from heat.
  6. Finish with Lemon Juice and Serve: Stir in the fresh lemon juice for brightness. Optionally, top the dish with chopped fresh dill. Serve warm with slices of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Substitute coconut cream for whole cream to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan.
  • Butter beans can be replaced with cannellini or great northern beans if desired.
  • Fresh dill adds a lovely herbaceous note, but it’s optional.
  • Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion (Japanese-inspired)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/creamy-miso-butter-beans-recipe/