Marry Me Butter Beans

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

butter beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans are a good substitute for a similar texture.

Heat unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add finely chopped brown onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in finely chopped garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add sundried tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Add butter beans and cook until heated through.

Pour in half and half and stir until creamy.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Fold in baby spinach and cook until wilted.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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