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Creamy Saucy Butter Beans with Polenta

These creamy saucy butter beans with polenta are truly a hug in a bowl! The sauce is made with blended up veggies for extra sneaky nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 (around 7.5 ounces) bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • ½ (around 3 ounces) onion, roughly chopped can be red, yellow, or white
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves whole
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅔ cup tomato passata (tomato puree)
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • ½ cup non-dairy milk unsweetened and unflavored
  • 2 (15 ounce cans) butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup dry polenta
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a pan cook the onions, garlic, and bell pepper over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Once fragrant add in the tomato passata (puree), ⅓ cup (80ml) of water, and the cashews. Continue to cook over a low heat for 20 minutes. If during this process you feel too much liquid has been cooked out you can add in an extra tablespoon of water.
  • Once everything is cooked down and soft transfer it to a blender and add in the non-dairy milk. Blend for 60 seconds or until creamy and smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into the pan along with the butter beans. Fill the blender with about ½ cup (120ml) of water and swirl it around to get the remaining sauce out. Add in about ½ teaspoon salt and if desired 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. You can also feel free to add in any additional seasonings you like. Cook the beans in the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the polenta according to package directions. You should need to bring 4 cups (960ml) water to a boil, then pour in the polenta, and whisk until it turns thick and cooked.
  • Scoop some polenta into a bowl and then top with the creamy saucy butter beans. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and enjoy.

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
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Nutrition

Serving: 515gCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 16gFat: 6g
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