Description
Burst Tomato Basil Butter Beans is a quick and comforting vegan dish that combines juicy, burst cherry tomatoes with creamy butter beans, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic and shallots. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect as a hearty appetizer or a light meal served 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: Gather and finely dice the shallot and garlic. Chop the fresh basil and set it aside to be added at the end.
- Heat oil: In a shallow pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, ensuring it is hot enough to start cooking the ingredients properly.
- Cook tomatoes: Add the cherry or grape tomatoes to the pan along with salt and black pepper. Cook them until the tomatoes burst and release their juices, creating a flavorful base.
- Sauté shallots and garlic: Stir in the prepared shallots and minced garlic. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes until fragrant and softened, which builds depth of flavor.
- Add butter beans: Pour in the butter beans along with their liquid to the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes so the flavors meld together and the beans heat through.
- Incorporate creaminess and basil: Stir in the vegan cream cheese until fully combined, creating a creamy texture. Gently fold in the chopped fresh basil to keep its bright, fresh flavor intact.
- Serve: Dish out the warm mixture, ideally paired with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy immediately while warm and comforting.
Notes
- You can substitute avocado oil for olive oil if you prefer a milder flavor.
- If fresh basil is unavailable, parsley can be used as a herbal alternative.
- Cashew cream can be used instead of vegan cream cheese for a homemade creamy substitute.
- This dish is best served fresh and warm to enjoy the burst tomatoes and creamy beans.
- For a less salty dish, adjust the salt quantity according to preference or use regular salt instead of truffle salt.
