Greek Yogurt Marry Me Butter Beans (Printable)
Protein-packed butter beans in a creamy Greek yogurt tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beans & Dairy
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
07 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
→ Liquids
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until cherry tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
04 - Sprinkle in dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the vegetable mixture.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together.
06 - Add drained butter beans and chopped spinach. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until spinach wilts completely and beans are heated through.
07 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in Greek yogurt until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Warm through gently without boiling to prevent yogurt from separating.
08 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt creates an impossibly velvety sauce that clings to every single bean like a warm embrace
- This transforms humble pantry staples into something dinner party worthy without any fancy technique
02 -
- Never let the Greek yogurt come to a rolling boil or it will separate and turn grainy instead of staying silky smooth
- Drain and rinse those beans thoroughly or your sauce will end up thin and washed out
03 -
- Use smoked paprika instead of regular for a subtle smoky depth that people will ask about
- Let it rest for five minutes off the heat before serving the sauce thickens beautifully