Description
Creamy miso butter beans with spinach emerges as a comforting meal that wraps your taste buds in warm, savory goodness. Prepare to savor this simple yet satisfying dish that brings together rich miso, tender beans, and fresh spinach in one delightful plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 15-ounce cans butter beans
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium yellow onion
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince 3 garlic cloves into tiny, consistent pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Pour 2 tbsp olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat until the surface shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn soft and translucent.
- Drop minced garlic into the skillet and cook for 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning.
- Drain two 15-oz cans of butter beans in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
- Gently transfer rinsed beans into the skillet, stirring to combine with onions and garlic.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste and ½ cup heavy cream until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Pour the miso cream blend over the beans, stirring carefully to coat every bean evenly.
- Reduce skillet heat to low and simmer the beans for 5-6 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Add ¼ cup unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt completely through the bean mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper across the beans, stirring to distribute seasonings.
- Toss 2 cups fresh spinach into the skillet and fold gently until leaves wilt, which takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer the creamy bean mixture to a serving dish.
- Scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives over the top as a final garnish before presenting.
Notes
- Swap regular butter beans for cannellini or navy beans if butter beans aren’t available.
- For a vegan version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk and use plant-based butter.
- Toast sesame seeds and sprinkle on top for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Use low-sodium miso and taste before adding extra salt to control seasoning perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg