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Instructions
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Prepare vegetables: Peel carrot and slice on a bias into ¼-inch thick pieces. Slice celery into ¼-inch thick pieces. Thinly slice onion. Mince garlic.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once heated, add carrots, celery and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, until onion is translucent and veggies soften. Add in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add diced tomatoes and their juices, along with vegetable stock, bay leaves and salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Add in drained and rinsed butter beans. Bring back to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes. Tomato broth will start to thicken. Taste and adjust salt, as needed.
5
Remove from heat and serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped parsley.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Drain and Rinse Your Beans 🫘Always drain and rinse canned butter beans under cold water to remove excess sodium and starch, resulting in a cleaner flavor and better texture in your final dish.
- Caramelize Your Aromatics 🧅Take 5-7 minutes to slowly cook the diced onion, garlic, and celery in olive oil until golden and fragrant before adding tomatoes—this builds a rich flavor foundation for the entire dish.
- Crush Canned Tomatoes by Hand ✋Manually crush the diced tomatoes as you add them to release their juice and break down the pieces, creating a more cohesive, silky sauce rather than chunky texture.
- Simmer Low and Long 🫕Keep the heat at a gentle simmer for 20-30 minutes rather than a rolling boil—this prevents the delicate butter beans from breaking apart and allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Parsley at the End 🌿Stir in fresh parsley only in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking to preserve its bright, herbaceous flavor that can fade when cooked too long.
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Low-Cholesterol
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