10-Minute Vegan Butter Beans in Garlicky Tomato Pesto Sauce
A quick and delicious vegan dish featuring butter beans in a garlicky tomato pesto sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and pesto sauce until well combined.
- Fold in the butter beans, coating them in the sauce.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Serve warm, with crusty bread or over pasta.
Notes
Feel free to add extra vegetables or swap sauces for different flavors. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg