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Herby green creamy bean recipe

Vegan Herby Green Butter Beans

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Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Keyword beans, greens, spinach, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Let's Eat Smart

Ingredients

  • 1 Leek top and tail, finely sliced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tin Butter Beans drained and liquid reserved
  • 1 Veg Stock Cube
  • 1 Handful of Fresh Dill leaves stripped
  • 1 Handful of Fresh Coriander leaves stripped
  • 100 g 100g Spinach
  • 1 tbsp 1 heaped tablespoon Plant-Based Mayo
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely sliced leek, garlic, and cumin seeds, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  • Add the butter beans (along with the liquid) to the pan, followed by the veg stock cube. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook gently for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped dill, coriander, and spinach. Add the vegan mayo and a splash of water, and cook for a further minute until the spinach has wilted down. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon, and season generously with black pepper.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining dill and coriander leaves and finish with a pinch of chilli flakes, a drizzle of olive oil, and a bit more black pepper. Enjoy!