10-Minute Alfredo Butter Beans
These big, pillowy beans become your “secret weapon” ingredient and soak up a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce in a way that feels genuinely indulgent without feeling heavy — and the whole thing is on the table in 10 minutes flat
Servings 4
Calories 196kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans butter beans (also called lima beans), rinsed and drained
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt, as needed
Instructions
- Heat the pan over medium heat, add the butter, and allow to melt. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 30 seconds.
- Add the cream and stir to combine, simmering until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
- Add the beans to the pan, then add the Parmesan, stirring to combine. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens and the Parmesan melts into it, about an additional 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Serve in a bowl with bread for dipping (optional).
Notes
Pro tip: Rather than mincing the garlic with a knife, you can also grate the garlic with a microplane so it seamlessly blends into the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 652IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 0.2mg
