Description
Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans is a quick and comforting vegan dish featuring juicy burst cherry tomatoes, creamy butter beans, and fresh basil combined with vegan cream cheese for a rich, dairy-free flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this skillet-cooked recipe makes a perfect light meal or a hearty side, pairing beautifully with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 10 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 medium Shallot, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil, chopped
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 can Butter beans (15 ounces, with liquid)
- 2 tablespoons Vegan cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Finely dice the shallot and garlic. Chop the fresh basil and set it aside to add later in the recipe.
- Heat olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a shallow pan over medium heat until it shimmers, indicating it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook tomatoes: Add the cherry or grape tomatoes along with salt and black pepper to the pan. Cook them until they burst and release their juicy flavors, creating a luscious sauce base.
- Sauté aromatics: Stir in the diced shallot and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant, allowing their flavors to blend beautifully with the tomatoes.
- Add butter beans: Pour in the entire can of butter beans with their liquid. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the beans to heat through.
- Incorporate creaminess: Stir in the vegan cream cheese until fully combined and melted into the mixture, adding a smooth, creamy texture.
- Fold in basil: Gently fold in the chopped fresh basil just before serving to retain its bright herbal notes.
- Serve warm: Dish out the warm bean and tomato mixture and serve it with crusty bread for dipping, enjoying this comforting vegan delight.
Notes
- You can substitute avocado oil for olive oil if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Regular diced tomatoes can replace cherry or grape tomatoes if necessary.
- Use yellow onion instead of shallots if unavailable.
- Fresh garlic is recommended over pre-minced for best flavor.
- Try cashew cream instead of vegan cream cheese for a homemade creamy alternative.
- Parsley can be substituted for basil for a different herbal profile.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the saucy mixture for a complete meal.
