Marry Me Butter Beans

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1/2 to 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 (15-ounce) cans butter beans, drained
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Make flavor base: In a large sauté pan or pot over medium heat, heat butter, garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
2. Add fillings: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and butter beans. Continue cooking on medium, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in chopped spinach until wilted, then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil. Serve warm with crusty bread, over rice, or with pasta.

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add chopped artichoke hearts, crumbled feta cheese, or red pepper flakes.
• For a richer texture: Use a combination of heavy cream and Greek yogurt.
• For a spicier kick: Increase the amount of red pepper flakes.

Enjoy your delicious Creamy Tuscan White Bean Dip!