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Spinach artichoke butter beans in a pan with a spoon and sliced lemons.

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Butter Beans

These creamy spinach artichoke butter beans are made with canned butter beans and artichoke hearts for a quick and easy, one-pot dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • ½ cup canned artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces (2 cans) butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable stock
  • ½ cup whole cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional topping

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and once hot, add the shallots. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they become translucent.
  • Add the garlic and artichoke hearts and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Pour in the rinsed butter beans and vegetable stock. Stir till combined. Simmer for 10 minutes to reduce. Stir in the cream and parmesan and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the baby spinach, salt, and pepper, and remove from the heat once the spinach has wilted. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Top with optional fresh parsley and serve with slices of crusty bread.

Notes

Storage - refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. I do not recommend freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 1238mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2876IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 6mg