Name: Easy 30-Minute Creamy Butter Beans with Leeks and Cheddar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) butter beans, drained; 2 large leeks, white parts only, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste

Easy 30-Minute Creamy Butter Beans with Leeks and Cheddar

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A velvety, 30-minute vegetarian dish featuring tender butter beans, sautéed leeks, and a rich cheddar cream sauce.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cans (15 oz) butter beans, drained

2 large leeks, white parts only, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup vegetable stock

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp fresh thyme

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Sauté leeks in olive oil until soft (8-10 mins).

2. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute.

3. Stir in beans and stock; simmer 5 minutes.

4. Lower heat; stir in cream and cheese until melted.

5. Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

Use coconut milk for a vegan version.

Pairs perfectly with toasted sourdough bread.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://www.elitesrecipes.com/creamy-butter-beans-with-leeks-and-cheddar/