Creamy Miso Butter Beans (Print)
Umami-rich butter beans simmered with miso paste, cream, and fresh spinach for a satisfying and flavorful main dish.
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 shallots, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
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1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
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1 tablespoon white miso paste
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1/2 cup whole cream or coconut cream
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3 cups packed baby spinach
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
# Directions:
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In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, and once hot, add the shallots. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they become translucent.
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Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the rinsed butter beans, vegetable stock, and miso paste. Stir till the miso paste has dissolved. Simmer for 10 minutes to reduce. Stir in the cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Stir in the baby spinach, salt, and pepper, and remove from the heat once the spinach has wilted. Stir in the lemon juice.
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Top with optional fresh dill and serve with slices of crusty bread.
# Notes:
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This butter beans dish is full of umami flavor and makes a fantastic and filling main course.