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One-Pot Tuscan Butter Beans

By: Lisa Guy

This one pot Tuscan butter bean recipe is a hearty and nutritious dish packed
with protein and protective antioxidants. Butter beans are a fantastic source of
plant-based protein and fibre, promoting digestive health and keeping you full
for longer. Infused with garlic, chilli and sundried tomatoes, this dish is rich in
antioxidants including lycopene, and has anti-inflammatory properties.


Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe

Vegetarian


Ingredients

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Sea salt & pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 heaped tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tins butter beans, drained & rinsed
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • Handful fresh parsley, extra for topping
  • Thick slices sourdough, to serve

Method


  • Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent
  • Stir through sundried tomatoes, coconut cream, thyme and chilli flakes.
  • Stir through beans, parmesan, baby spinach, parsley and water and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens
  • Serve topped with parsley and parmesan, with toasted sourdough.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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