This Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans recipe is a quick and delicious vegan dish that captures the essence of Italian flavors. It can be prepared in just 15 minutes with only 9 ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 ½ cups Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 medium Shallot, sliced (or half a small yellow onion)
• 2 medium Cloves of Garlic, sliced
• 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 (15-ounce) can of Butter Beans, drained and rinsed (or Cannellini beans)
• ¼ – ½ cup Vegetable Stock
• 3 tablespoons Plain Hummus
• 1 cup Baby Spinach or Kale (optional)
• ⅓ cup Fresh Basil, thinly sliced
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallot and garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in the grape or cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
3. Incorporate Beans and Sauce: Add the drained butter beans, vegetable stock, and hummus to the skillet. Stir well to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 6 minutes until it thickens slightly.
4. Finish with Greens: Remove from heat and fold in the baby spinach (or kale) and fresh basil. The residual heat will wilt the greens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve: Enjoy your creamy Tuscan butter beans warm, ideally served over rice or with crusty bread for dipping.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve over rice or quinoa for a hearty meal.
• Pair with toasted bread drizzled with olive oil.
• Accompany with a side salad for added freshness.

This dish is not only quick but also versatile and can be customized with different greens or spices according to your preference[. Enjoy this creamy, flavorful meal that is sure to impress!