Healthy Recipes Ingredient Beans Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Butter Beans 4.8 (20) 16 Reviews These creamy garlic-Parmesan butter beans are a quick and comforting plant-based dinner. Velvety butter beans are simmered in broth with plenty of garlic and Parmesan cheese, creating a rich and flavorful stew-like dinner. Served with crusty bread for dipping, it’s the perfect cozy meal to whip up on a busy evening—hearty, warm and utterly delicious. By Craig Ruff Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 20, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Gut Healthy Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Weight Loss Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (about 3 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, plus more for garnish ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish 1¼ cups unsalted vegetable broth 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 (15.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added butter beans, rinsed Roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional) 4 ounces crusty whole-wheat baguette, cut into 4 pieces and toasted Directions Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sliced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon cracked pepper and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Add 1¼ cups broth; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add softened cream cheese; stir until fully combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan. Add rinsed butter beans; simmer until the beans are heated through and the mixture has slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Garnish with parsley, cracked pepper and/or crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve with toasted baguette. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong EatingWell.com, December 2024 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 494 Calories 20g Fat 58g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size ¾ cup beans & 1 oz. baguette Calories 494 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 58g 21% Dietary Fiber 14g 51% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 24g 48% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 36mg 12% Vitamin A 231µg Vitamin C 2mg 2% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 2mg 14% Folate 171µg Vitamin K 17µg Sodium 662mg 29% Calcium 301mg 23% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 109mg 26% Potassium 1051mg 22% Zinc 3mg 29% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.