Garlicky Butter Beans with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto
Brighten up your table with this vibrant dish of buttery, garlicky beans paired with sweet, roasted cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of fresh pesto. This quick and delightful centerpiece not only looks stunning but also bursts with flavor, making it perfect for any festive gathering. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing delight!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 onion
- •2 tablespoons pine nuts
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Basil pesto
- •Butter beans
- •Olive oil
- •Salt and pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sauté the onion in olive oil until golden.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook for a minute.
- 3
Roast cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until bursting.
- 4
Drain butter beans, reserving some water, and blend with sautéed onion and garlic until smooth, adding reserved water as needed.
- 5
On a serving plate, create a well for the roasted tomatoes and pour in the tomato juice.
- 6
Top with basil pesto and sprinkle with pine nuts.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use pre-minced garlic to save time on chopping.
- ✓Roast cherry tomatoes on a lined baking sheet for easier cleanup.
- ✓If you don't have pine nuts, use chopped walnuts or almonds as a substitute.
- ✓Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the roasted tomatoes for extra flavor.