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Butter Beans with Leeks

Cozy Butter Beans with Leeks for a Comforting Dinner Delight

A warm and inviting Butter Beans with Leeks recipe that's quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz) Butter Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 2 pieces Leeks Finely sliced, cleaned thoroughly
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Or substitute with dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Use sparingly if substituting with dried
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Vegetable broth can be used instead
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock Chicken stock is an alternative
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded; can substitute with your favorite melting cheese
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Cheese Optional, for a salty finish
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
Serving Suggestions
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread Your favorite type

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add 2 finely sliced leeks and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft.
  3. Deglaze with ½ cup white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.
  4. Add 1 can of butter beans and 1 cup of vegetable stock. Season and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted, followed by ¼ cup grated pecorino, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest.
  6. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley and slices of crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Clean leeks thoroughly to avoid grit. Heat butter beans gently to preserve creaminess. Use your favorite melting cheese if desired.

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