Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Beans
A creamy lemon garlic butter beans recipe made in 20 minutes with vegan butter, spinach, and butter beans simmered in a rich citrusy sauce for a quick comforting meal.
- Prep Time: ~5 minutes
- Cook Time: ~15 minutes
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course / Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan / Mediterranean-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 small shallots, diced (or 1 large)
4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tbsp vegan butter
30 oz canned butter beans (2 cans, including liquid)
1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3 cups spinach
Salt & pepper to taste (recommend at least 1/2 tsp black pepper)
Instructions
Dice shallots and mince garlic.
In a large pot, melt vegan butter over medium heat.
Add shallots and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add butter beans with their liquid (do not drain) and stir well.
Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to slightly reduce and thicken.
Stir in vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
Simmer for another 2 minutes.
Turn off heat and stir in spinach until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm with toasted bread.
Notes
Do not drain the beans—the liquid helps create the creamy sauce.
Add extra lemon if you prefer a brighter flavor.
For more richness, increase vegan butter slightly.
Works well as a main dish or hearty side.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/creamy-lemon-garlic-butter-beans/
