Creamy Miso Butter Beans (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 shallots, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cans (400g each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 375 ml vegetable stock
06 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
07 - 120 ml whole cream or coconut cream
08 - 90 g baby spinach, packed
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add the drained butter beans, vegetable stock, and white miso paste. Stir until the miso paste is completely dissolved. Simmer for 10 minutes to reduce.
04 - Pour in the whole cream or coconut cream. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
05 - Stir in baby spinach, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Remove from heat once the spinach has wilted.
06 - Blend in the lemon juice just before serving.
07 - Top with freshly chopped dill if desired. Serve accompanied by slices of crusty bread.

# Notes:

01 - Substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free preparation without sacrificing creaminess.