Tomato Basil Butter Beans (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup vegan pesto or fresh chopped basil
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2 cups butter beans, drained and rinsed (approximately 2 cans)
# Steps to Follow:
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Warm 4 cloves of minced garlic in 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet while washing and slicing cherry tomatoes.
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Add 2 cups of halved cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and turn up the heat to medium-low.
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Drain and rinse 2 cans of butter beans. Then add them to the tomatoes once they have started to wrinkle and release their juices.
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Simmer the butter beans and tomatoes for 1-2 more minutes until the tomatoes break down, but don't get totally mushy.
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Drizzle with vegan pesto or chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.
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Serve with crusty bread or toast. Optionally, slice a baguette, brush it with olive oil, and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Alternatively, serve with pasta, rice, or quinoa.
# Additional Notes:
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Use fresh in-season cherry tomatoes for best flavor. If out of season, sprinkle with a little sugar to enhance sweetness.
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Only sauté the tomatoes until they start to wrinkle to avoid them becoming too mushy.