Marry Me Beans — Creamy Vegan White Beans
Marry Me Beans — the vegan version of the viral Marry Me Chicken. Creamy white beans with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cashew cream. One skillet, ready in 15 minutes, no animal products. So delicious it could inspire a proposal.
4 people
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 15.5 can white beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegan heavy cream or sour cream
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until they start to brown.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, thyme sprig, vegan cream, and white beans. Stir well and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- Add the spinach and stir until fully cooked.
Notes
- Navy or cannellini beans work great for this recipe.
- Serve with a green salad with a simple vinaigrette.
- You can serve this dish over pasta or quinoa.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge; it will keep for 3 days. This recipe does not freeze well.
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start this recipe moves fast. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Add the spinach at the very end so it keeps its color. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or more cream.
- Taste before seasoning canned beans and cream, as their salt content can vary. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens everything up.
- Store 3–4 days refrigerated. Reheats beautifully in a skillet with a splash of water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2070IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg