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Heavenly Coconut Butter Beans

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Why you'll love this dish

This is the ultimate lazy vegan recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl! Whether you're cooking for yourself or sharing, this dish comes together SO fast, and is perfect for dipping with toasty bread.

Benefits

Did you know.. Butter beans (aka lima beans) are high in fiber and plant-based protein, making them a fantastic base for a nourishing meal. Plus, they release starches as they cook, naturally thickening the sauce!

Heavenly Coconut Butter Beans

Servings:

2-3

25-30 minutes

20 minutes

10 minutes

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Ingredients

  • 1 small-medium yellow onion, diced

  • Some diced ginger

  • Olive oil for sautéing

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (or 1/2 tsp cumin powder)

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 heaping tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth

  • 1 cup coconut milk (I'm using Trader Joe's')

  • 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed

  • Chopped Cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. Build flavor: Stir in the tomato paste and let it fry for 1-2 minutes to develop its umami.

  3. Simmer: Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, and butter beans. Cook until the beans release their starches and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

  4. Finish: Swirl extra coconut milk on top and garnish with cilantro (optional).

  5. Serve: Dig in with some toasty bread for the ultimate cozy meal!

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