20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Butter Beans

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp smoked paprika

1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)

4 oz cream cheese (113 g)

2 15-oz cans butter beans (425 g each)

½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (40 g)

Directions

Flavor base

Flavor Base: In a large saute pan or medium pot, melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp ground black pepper, and ½ tsp smoked paprika. Cook until garlic is a bit soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Simmer: Stir in 1 cup vegetable broth and 4 oz cream cheese, stirring until cream cheese is fully melted in. Stir in 2 15-oz cans butter beans (drained). Let gently simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Serve: Stir in ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese and serve warm!

Nutrition

• Calories: 451 kcal
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Trans Fat: 0.5 g
• Cholesterol: 58 mg
• Sodium: 890 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
• Dietary Fiber: 15 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 23 g