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Flavorful Butter Beans with Leeks

Cozy Up with Flavorful Butter Beans and Leeks Delight

Enjoy a warm and comforting meal with this Flavorful Butter Beans with Leeks recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups butter beans canned or cooked from scratch
  • 2 leeks finely sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh or substitute with sage
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 0.5 cup white wine dry variety or veggie broth
  • 1 cup veggie stock
For the Creamy Finish
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded, can use vegan cheese
  • 0.25 cup Pecorino cheese grated or use Parmesan
For Brightness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat until bubbly.
  2. Sauté the leeks and garlic together on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  3. Deglaze the pan with white wine, simmering for about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the butter beans and veggie stock, seasoning with thyme and rosemary.
  5. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until well combined and heated through.
  7. Garnish with grated Pecorino, lemon juice, zest, and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for customization with different herbs or vegetables. Flavors improve with time, making it ideal for leftovers.

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