Easy Slow Cooker Tomato Herb Butter Beans for Cozy Comfort
A warm bowl of hearty butter beans swimming in a rich, herb-infused tomato broth for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 490 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Dry Butter Beans (soak overnight)
- 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth (low-sodium)
- 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary (crushed lightly)
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves (add whole)
- 3 Tbsp Butter (cold, stir in at the end)
- 3 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 whole Onion (finely chopped)
- To taste Salt & Black Pepper (adjust after cooking)
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.
- Sauté garlic and onion in a sauté pan over medium heat until the onion is translucid and fragrant.
- Combine sautéed onion and garlic in your slow cooker with all other ingredients.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours.
- Finish with cold butter 10 minutes before serving.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This dish tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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