Greek Yogurt Butter Beans (Printable Version)

Butter beans swim in a tangy Greek yogurt tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and herbs for a creamy Mediterranean delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beans & Dairy

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
07 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Liquids

08 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until cherry tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
04 - Sprinkle in dried oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to distribute the herbs evenly throughout the vegetable mixture.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let the liquid reduce slightly to concentrate the flavors.
06 - Add drained butter beans and chopped spinach to the skillet. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until spinach wilts completely and beans are heated through.
07 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in Greek yogurt until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Warm through gently without allowing the yogurt to boil or separate.
08 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of cozy meal that makes you feel cared for even when you're cooking for yourself
  • The Greek yogurt creates this impossibly silky sauce without any cream
02 -
  • Never let the yogurt boil or it will separate and curdle, ruining that silky texture
  • Drain the beans thoroughly or excess liquid will make the sauce too thin
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic instead of mincing for a more even distribution of flavor
  • Let the dish rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving to let the sauce thicken slightly

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