Marry Me Beans

This creamy Marry Me Beans recipe combines canned cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan in one pan, ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: marry me beans

Servings: -4

Equipment

Medium Pot or Skillet

Ingredients

1 Tbsp sun-dried tomato oil plus more for serving, (see notes)
4 cloves garlic minced
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained, (see notes)
½ cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ tsp coarse salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp heavy cream
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
crusty bread for serving

Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium pot or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and give it a stir. Add the beans, broth, and stir in all the seasonings.
Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble and let simmer for a few minutes. Then roughly mash a bit of the beans for a creamier texture.
Reduce heat to low and add the cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Stir until the cheese is melted. Give it a taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Top with a drizzle of additional sun-dried tomato oil, more Parmesan, and fresh chopped basil or parsley. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

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Notes

You can try any canned white bean you have on hand here. I love cannellini beans, but butter beans (lima beans), Great Northern beans, and navy beans are all good substitutes. Use an equal amount and drain and rinse them first. Chickpeas would be another good option!

I use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil for sautéing the garlic. If using dry-packed tomatoes, rehydrate them in hot water until softened, then drain and chop them. Then use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to sauté the garlic instead.

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