Description
Slow-Cooked Courgettes & Creamy Butter Beans is a delightful vegetarian dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean comfort food. This wholesome meal features tender courgettes simmered with creamy butter beans in a rich, aromatic broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it an elegant centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium courgettes (zucchini), sliced into half-moons
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing the courgettes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add sliced courgettes and butter beans. Pour in vegetable broth until just covered.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until courgettes are tender yet firm.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or alongside grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg