Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Beans with Spinach

This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Beans with Spinach recipe is a high-protein, low-fat culinary delight. It combines the hearty texture of butter beans with the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and Italian spices. These are enveloped in a silky sauce made from silken tofu, zucchini, miso, and nutritional yeast. This dish tastes indulgent, yet it’s a perfect nutrient-packed meal that is comforting and satisfying.

2 tsp avocado oil (Optional)

1 cup oniondiced

2 cups zucchinipeeled and diced, see Chef’s Notes

2 garlic cloves minced

1 tbsp tomato paste

½ tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried basil

½ tsp sweet paprika

8 oz organic silken tofu

1 tbsp organic misochickpea or mellow white

34 tbsp nutritional yeast

½ cup vegetable brothor water

1 ½ cups butter beans

½ cup organic sun-dried tomatoesdried or packed in water and drained, chopped

1 ½ cups organic spinach frozen or fresh, chopped

½ tsp maple syrup (optional)

¼ tsp black pepper (optional)

¼ tsp salt (optional)

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

½ tbsp lemon juicefreshly squeezed

2 tbsp basilfreshly chopped

Sauté the veggies by heating a large stovetop pot on medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil, onion, zucchini, and garlic, and sauté for 5–6 minutes or until soft. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth to deglaze the pan as needed.

Add the tomato paste and spices and stir until well combined.

Transfer the vegetables to a high-speed blender, add the tofu, miso, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth, and blend until smooth.

Return the sauce to the pan. Add in the butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and maple syrup, black pepper, and salt, if using. Stir to combine and warm through until the spinach is tender.

Remove from the heat and stir in the optional crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and basil. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking.

Serve with your favorite crusty whole grain bread, cooked whole grains, or whole grain pasta.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

326g (1 1/3 cup)

Amount per serving
Calories249

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%

Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 394mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%

Dietary Fiber 11g40%

Total Sugars 13g

Includes 0.6g Added Sugars2%
Protein 20g

Calcium 99mg8%
Iron 5.9mg33%
Potassium 1105mg24%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Beans with Spinach