Description
Creamy Miso Butter Beans are a comforting, plant-based dish made with tender butter beans simmered in a savory miso-infused broth. Enhanced with garlic, onion, and creamy coconut milk or cream, this dish is cozy, hearty, and packed with umami flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion or shallot until softened and lightly golden, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the miso paste, mashing it into the aromatics until dissolved and combined.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well to combine.
- Add the butter beans and bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for 10–15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream, then season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if using.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, mash some of the beans while cooking.
- Add spinach, kale, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and texture.
- Serve over toast, rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, or polenta.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.
- Use white or yellow miso for a milder flavor; red miso is stronger and saltier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
