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Flavorful Butter Beans with Leeks

Cozy Up with Flavorful Butter Beans and Leeks Tonight

A delightful recipe for Flavorful Butter Beans with Leeks, combining creamy beans with tender leeks in a wholesome vegetarian dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 can (15 oz) Butter Beans Drained
  • 2 Leeks Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Or dried thyme (1/3 amount)
  • 1 tablespoon Diced Rosemary Optional
  • 0.5 cup White Wine Dry variety
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock Low-sodium preferred
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 0.25 cup Pecorino Cheese Grated, for serving
For Brightness
  • 0.5 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat until it's fully liquid and frothy.
  2. Add 2 sliced leeks and 2 cloves of minced garlic, stirring to coat them in the melted butter. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Pour in 0.5 cup of white wine and allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes until liquid thickens and alcohol scent dissipates.
  4. Stir in the drained butter beans and 1 cup of vegetable stock, gently combining them into the mixture and simmering for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted into a creamy consistency.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Just before serving, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon, add the zest, sprinkle with grated Pecorino cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers.

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