Creamy Marry Me Butter Beans (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 2 tablespoons vegan butter
02 - 1 large shallot, peeled and finely diced
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - ⅓ cup oil-marinated sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste

→ Seasonings & Herbs

06 - ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
07 - ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
08 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Main Components

11 - 15 ounces canned butter beans with liquid (do not drain)
12 - 2 tablespoons coconut cream
13 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
14 - ½ tablespoon lemon juice

# Instructions:

01 - Finely dice shallots, chop sun-dried tomatoes, and mince garlic (using a garlic press if available).
02 - Melt vegan butter in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes. Sauté another minute.
04 - Add butter beans with their liquid, coconut cream, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Bring to simmer and cook 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
05 - Stir in fresh basil, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with toasted bread.

# Notes:

01 - Do not drain the butter beans - the liquid helps create creaminess
02 - Leftovers keep 3-4 days in fridge or 1 month in freezer