Name: High-Protein Marry Me Butter Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup vegetable broth; 15 ounces silken tofu; 0.25 cup nutritional yeast; 1 tsp chili flakes; 0.25 tsp oregano; 0.25 tsp thyme; 0.333 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cans butter beans or other white beans; 1 tbsp fresh herbs

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Instructions

In a blender, combine HALF a can of the beans (about ⅔ cup), the silken tofu, nutritional yeast, and the broth. Blend until creamy and no chunks remain.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil is hot, add in the garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until it’s fragrant. Add the tofu mixture and stir to combine.

Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the butter beans to the skillet. Allow the sauce to come to a low simmer for about 3 minutes, then add in the butter, chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.

Add the butter and sun-dried tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper and let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Serve as is or with crusty bread. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as basil or parsley. ENJOY!

Notes

If you can’t find butterbeans, you can use any canned beans in these. I’ve tried this with chickpeas and it’s delicious!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Silken Tofu Blending Technique 🥣
Blend the silken tofu with a portion of the warm vegetable broth before adding to the pot to create a silky, lump-free cream sauce that distributes evenly throughout the beans.
Sun-Dried Tomato Rehydration 🍅
Rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes in warm vegetable broth for 5 minutes before adding to intensify their flavor and ensure they soften properly, creating concentrated umami notes in your sauce.
Herb Infusion Timing ⏱️
Add hardy herbs like thyme and oregano early in cooking, but reserve half your fresh herbs to stir in during the final 2 minutes for bright, vibrant aromatics and visual appeal.
Butter Emulsion Method 🧈
Cut cold unsalted butter into small cubes and whisk them in off-heat at the very end to create a luxurious, silky mouthfeel while preventing the sauce from breaking or separating.
Nutritional Yeast Toasting Trick ✨
Toast the nutritional yeast in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to release its nutty flavors and prevent clumping, creating deeper umami complexity without a raw taste.