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Butter Beans with Leeks

Creamy Butter Beans with Leeks for a Cozy Dinner Night

This Butter Beans with Leeks recipe is a delightful, high-fiber vegetarian dish perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Butter Beans drained, canned or fresh
  • 2 Leeks sliced, cleaned well
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Rosemary fresh or dried
  • 0.5 cups White Wine for deglazing
For the Liquid
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock low-sodium preferred
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, can use dairy-free
  • 0.5 cups Pecorino Cheese optional, grated
For Brightness
  • 0.5 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat in a medium saucepan for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 2 sliced leeks and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in ½ cup of white wine, increase heat to medium, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of drained butter beans and 1 cup of vegetable stock, mix well for 2 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stir until melted, around 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Continue cooking for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until heated through.
  7. Finish with grated pecorino, and taste to adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon and add zest, garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is adaptable; top with a poached egg or serve with a fresh salad for extra nutrients.

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