20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans

Garlic parmesan butter beans on a serving spoon.

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20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans

These garlic parmesan butter beans are simple to prep but full of slow-simmered flavor. A weeknight vegetarian dinner ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: creamy butter bean skillet, garlic herb white beans, garlic parmesan butter beans, italian-style butter beans, one-pot cream bean meal

Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Occasion: Birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day

Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 cup vegetable broth 236 mL
4 oz cream cheese 113 g
2 15-oz cans butter beans 425 g each
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese 40 g

Instructions

Flavor Base: In a large saute pan or medium pot, melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp ground black pepper, and ½ tsp smoked paprika. Cook until garlic is a bit soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
Simmer: Stir in 1 cup vegetable broth and 4 oz cream cheese, stirring until cream cheese is fully melted in. Stir in 2 15-oz cans butter beans (drained). Let gently simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Serve: Stir in ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese and serve warm!

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Notes

How can I make it spicier? If you like a little heat, add red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper when sautéing the garlic and seasonings.

Can I use dried beans? Yes! Just soak and cook your dried butter beans ahead of time. You’ll need about 3 to 3½ cups of cooked beans total.

You can keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Just reheat everything gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of vegetable broth or water if needed to make the sauce creamy.

If you prefer a dairy-free version, swap regular butter and cream cheese for plant-based butter and vegan cream cheese (you can even use canned coconut milk!). Vegan parmesan can be used in place of traditional

Add greens: For a veggie boost, stir in fresh spinach or kale at the end for an extra boost of nutrients.

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