Vegan Marry Me Beans (Print-Friendly Version)
Delight in tender beans simmered with sun-dried tomatoes and savory herbs for a satisfying vegan dinner.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 cup yellow onions, finely diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
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½ cup water
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2 tablespoons cashew butter
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½ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Spices and Herbs
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
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¼ teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves
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¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
→ Additional Ingredients
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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1 can (15.5 oz) cannellini beans, undrained
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2 to 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped (lightly packed)
# How to Make It:
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Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl, cover with boiling water, and steep for 10 minutes. Drain and finely chop; set aside.
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Mix all spices and herbs except crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions for 7 to 9 minutes until softened, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking.
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Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and tomato paste, and sauté while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
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Add vegetable broth, water, cashew butter, sun-dried tomatoes, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and the prepared spice mix to the skillet. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Stir until cashew butter is fully dissolved.
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Stir in baking soda and simmer for 1 minute. Add cannellini beans with their liquid and simmer for 3 minutes.
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Add chopped baby spinach and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir thoroughly to wilt spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Serve warm with crusty bread, flatbread, naan, or your preferred starch such as potatoes or pasta.
# Extra Tips:
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Adjust sea salt according to dietary preferences. Refer to original source for tips on storage, freezing, and pantry substitutions.