Creamy Butter Beans Recipe: Rich, Easy & Vegan Comfort Food
A cozy, nourishing vegan dish made with butter beans, caramelized onions, and a velvety broth. It’s a simple one-pan meal that delivers comfort and flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: 2 tbsp oat, cashew, or coconut cream
Optional: 1 tsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
1. Warm olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
2. Add garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the butter beans and cook for 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
4. Pour in the broth and let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Add plant-based cream and nutritional yeast, if using, and simmer 2–3 minutes more.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Finish with lemon juice or olive oil. Garnish and serve.
Notes
You can blend part of the beans for a thicker consistency.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This dish freezes well and reheats beautifully.
Find it online: https://www.recipesflash.com/creamy-butter-beans-recipe/