Broccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

½ cup finely chopped yellow onion

3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

12 ounces fresh broccoli florets, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 4 cups)

⅓ cup lower-sodium vegetable broth

1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added butter beans, rinsed

¾ cup half-and-half

½ teaspoon ground pepper

½ teaspoon dry mustard

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

8 (½-inch) slices crusty whole-wheat baguette, toasted

Directions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup onion and the chopped garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add cut broccoli, stirring until well combined. Pour in ⅓ cup broth; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in rinsed beans, ¾ cup half-and-half and ½ teaspoon each pepper, dry mustard and salt. Bring to a lively simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes, then stir in ¾ cup Cheddar until melted. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup Cheddar. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition

• Calories: 435 kcal
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 36 mg
• Sodium: 738 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 59 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 21 g