Cozy up with this rustic Spanish Butter Beans in Paprika Sauce recipe — a hearty, one-pan dish made with simple ingredients like garlic, smoked paprika, and creamy white beans. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or satisfying meatless meal.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour 12 grams
- 2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 5 grams
- 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 0.65 grams
- 3/4 cup low fat milk 180 ml
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
- 1 jar cooked butter beans (same as canned) 570 grams / 20 ounces
- 2 tbsp grated cheese 15 grams
- 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
- After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes and the onion is slightly translucent, add in the flour, continue to mix together, after 2 minutes add in the paprika, oregano, and crushed red pepper, quickly mix together, then add in the milk and vegetable broth, continue to gently mix together
- Once the sauce has slightly thickened, about 5 minutes, add in the jarred butter beans (drained and rinsed), and season everything with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed, then lower to a low heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, making sure to mix every 1 to 2 minutes
- After simmering the beans for 5 to 10 minutes turn off the heat, add in the grated cheese and lemon juice, mix together
- Transfer the beans into a large serving dish and top off with chopped parsley, enjoy!
