15-Minute Butter Beans In Tomato Sauce With Burrata
When you’re pressed for time, whip up these fast and tasty butter beans in tomato sauce. The classic combination of beans in tomato sauce is taken to the next level with creamy burrata cheese.
Requiring only 15 minutes to prepare, this will quickly become your go-to recipe for when you are short on time but still want to eat a delicious meal. Despite its quickness, the flavor is uncompromised.
This simple yet satisfying dish is a modern take on a classic comfort food. By combining the richness of creamy burrata with the earthy flavors of butter beans and a tangy tomato sauce, we’ve created a meal that’s comforting, nutritious, and elegant. The smoky notes of paprika add depth to the dish, while the crispy bread provides a satisfying crunch. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please.
Although simple, this butter beans in tomato sauce with burrata is one of our favorite go-to recipes for when we are short on time, or tired, but still want to eat a delicious and healthy meal, mostly after an evening workout.
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Why you’ll love it
- Comfort on a plate – There’s something undeniably comforting about a simple dish of beans in tomato sauce. Even if you’re not British, this classic combination is sure to satisfy. Our take on this timeless dish elevates it with creamy burrata and a few simple additions. For a similar recipe, see our Vegan Aubergine Schnitzel recipe.
- Only 6 basic ingredients – With just six basic ingredients – tomato sauce, canned butter beans, salt, sugar, smoked paprika, and burrata – this meal comes together in a flash. No chopping required! Simply reheat the sauce and beans and assemble your dish.
- A flavorful feast – While the core ingredients are simple, the possibilities for toppings are endless. Add a sprinkle of basil for a burst of freshness, toasted pine nuts for a nutty crunch, or a sprinkle of olive oil for extra richness and indulgence.
- 15 minutes – You just need to reheat and season the tomato sauce and the butter beans. The other big task is to pan-fry a slice of bread. Once plated, add the burrata and any additional garnishes of preference.
- No chopping – Simply throw together the canned goods, season, and enjoy. No chopping is needed, which also means less cleaning up.
- A nutrient-packed dinner – This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious. Each serving packs a powerful punch of protein (22 grams), making it a perfect choice for a post-workout meal or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- Butter beans – Creamy, buttery, and chunky, these are some of the most delicious types of beans. They are also a healthy choice of protein – read more.
- Tomato sauce – This is one of the key ingredients, so opt for a good quality tomato sauce, such as the Italian Mutti brand. Get a blended tomato sauce, not tomato cubes in a sauce.
- Sugar – Cuts through the acidity in the tomato sauce.
- Salt – Balancea the sweetness and acidity.
- Smoked paprika – Deepens the flavor of the tomato sauce and elevates the beans.
- Burrata – Brings comforting creaminess. If you cannot find a vegan burrata alternative, try this Creamy burrata recipe.
Recipe variations
- Change the legume – Although this is a butter beans recipe, you could use a different type of beans, including chickpeas, or even lentils would work in this recipe.
- Make it heartier – This recipe would also go well with a pasta of choice, or with polenta (both creamy or fried).
- No burrata – Anything from vegan creme fraiche to ricotta will be great substitution for burrata.
- Add pesto – Make it crispy creamier, and heartier by adding a few dollops of pesto (such as this Pistachio pesto) when plating the dish.
Step by step instructions
Add the tomato sauce to the pan, and season with salt, sugar, and smoked paprika. Drain the butter beans and add them to the sauce. Warm up until bubbly.
Heat up another small pan with a teaspoon of olive oil. Pan-fry a slice of bread on both sides.
Add the beans and tomato sauce to a plate. Add a drained burrata on top.
For maximal flavor and texture, garnish with olive oil, fresh basil, and pine nuts.
More butter beans recipes
If you love butter beans, you’ll enjoy the recipes below:
- Curried Butter Beans
- Orzo pasta with cherry tomatoes and butter beans
- Creamy-leek-pasta-with-butter-beans
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15 Minute butter beans in tomato sauce
Equipment
- 1 Large pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 400 grams tomato sauce 1 small can
- 2 whole vegan burrata
- 240 grams butter beans 1 small can, drained
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 teaspoons pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Butter beans in tomato sauce
- Heat up a frying pan to medium-high.
- Add the tomato sauce to the pan, and season with salt, sugar, and smoked paprika.
- Drain the butter beans and add them to the sauce.
- Warm up until bubbly.
Bread
- Heat up another small pan with a teaspoon of olive oil.
- Pan-fry a slice of bread on both sides.
Assembly
- Add the beans and tomato sauce to a plate.
- Add a drained burrata on top of the sauce. Place the entire burrata in the centre, or divide in three smaller bits.
- For maximal flavor and texture, garnish with olive oil (directly on top of burrata), fresh basil, and pine nuts.
- Serve the bread on a separate small plate.
We frequently return to this recipe when we are short on time, but still want a delicious home cooked meal. I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do. If you do, I’d love to hear your thoughts – please leave a comment and a star rating to let me know how it turned out! Your feedback not only makes my day but also helps other readers decide if they want to make it too. Happy cooking!