Creamy Miso Butter Beans Cozy Weeknight Dinners Youll Love
Author:lilie
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Indulge in a Creamy Miso Butter Beans recipe that turns weeknight dinners into cozy fussfree meals your family will love Ready in minutes
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked butter beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil or a splash of tamari
Optional: Pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
If using canned beans, drain and rinse well; pat dry to remove excess liquid for a creamier result.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 4–5 minutes, until it’s softened and just starting to turn translucent and sweet.
Stir in the garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Scoop in the miso paste and a few tablespoons of stock. Whisk vigorously to dissolve the miso and create a smooth sauce base.
Add the butter beans and the rest of the stock. Simmer 6–8 minutes, letting the beans heat through and the sauce thicken to coat the beans in a glossy layer.
Stir in the cream (if using) and simmer 1–2 minutes more until everything is silky and cohesive. Finish with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley or chives, and drizzle with a tiny amount of sesame oil or a touch more miso if you like. Serve warm with your preferred sides or noodles.
Notes
Cozy spoonful of umami comfort. When the day has been long and the fridge a little too quiet, this Creamy Miso Butter Beans dish comes to the rescue with an embrace of warmth and fullness. It’s basically a hug in a skillet—creamy, bright with lemon, and packed with savory depth from miso that will have you licking the spoon and reaching for seconds.
