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Creamy Butter Beans (Lima Beans) & Mushroom Stew

Some nights you just want a bowl of something creamy, cosy, and ridiculously easy — and this recipe delivers every single time. The butter beans make it velvety, the mushrooms bring that savoury depth, and the sun-dried tomatoes add the perfect pop of richness. It’s wholesome, high-protein, and tastes like comfort in a bowl.

Prep

5m

Cook

20m

Total

25m

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Creamy Butter Beans (Lima Beans) & Mushroom Stew

Some nights you just want a bowl of something creamy, cosy, and ridiculously easy — and this recipe delivers every single time. The butter beans make it velvety, the mushrooms bring that savoury depth, and the sun-dried tomatoes add the perfect pop of richness. It’s wholesome, high-protein, and tastes like comfort in a bowl.

Prep

5m

Cook

20m

Total

25m

Ingredients

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Step 1

Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion, sun-dried tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.

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Red onion, chopped

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Sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped

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Per Serving

Calories

416kcal

Fat

17g

Carbs

40g

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Giulia

7 days ago

I didn't use the coconut milk, to lower the calories intake. Instead I blended 50 grams of beans with the cooking water and 150 g of silken tofu. The sauce thickened just fine but the taste was -of course- a bit too much "beany". Overall, it was nice and 300 grams of this was less than 250 calories. Moreover, it really took less than 30 minutes to cook it, one pan, minimal use of tools. Will keep this recipe as "emergency weeknight".

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Gigi

6 days ago

Sounds like a clever swap for your goals, Giulia, and glad to hear it worked. Always good to have those quick and light options ready! 😊

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Ellen

15 days ago

Absolutely delicious! It has become one of our favourite weeknight meals.

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Gigi

13 days ago

So thrilled it’s a new favorite for you, Ellen! 🥰

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sarah m

a month ago

couldn't send a picture because we ate it so fast! thank you for this recipe, its everything we hoped! Loved it!

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Gigi

a month ago

Haha, I think the missing photo can be excused this time 😂 Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for letting me know you enjoyed it xx

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Julie F

2 months ago

Made with roasted peppers and kale, was yummy

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Gigi

2 months ago

So glad you liked it, Julie! Sounds amazing with those additions! 🌿

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Valentina

3 months ago

Usually I’m not a fan of butter beans but with this recipe they are amazing! We substitute the dried tomatoes with the tomato paste and reduced the chili flakes (according to our taste). Super and quick!

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Gigi

3 months ago

So happy you enjoyed it, Valentina! And love that you made it your own 😊

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Julia

4 months ago

Mushroom and butter bean stew tonight made with soy milk as I used up all my coconut milk last night on a chick pea curry. Added some sourdough and a glass of milk here.

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Gigi

4 months ago

Sounds like a fantastic twist, Julia! Soy milk is a great substitute, and curry sounds delicious too. Hope your cozy dinner was amazing! 😊

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Adriana S

4 months ago

I don't find butter beans anywhere. the lima beans I bought are XL. after soaking i removed the (very thick) skin and no matter how long I sautéed them, they don't seem to soften. I thought the beans were old at first but the package says best before 2028. Flavours turned out great but I didn't expect the beans to be almost crunchy. You will know what I mean when I say it was like lupini. And it's my first time cooking these beans so maybe that is how they are. Would have enjoyed it a little more if the beans weren't

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Gigi

4 months ago

Hi Adriana! Totally understand what you mean if the texture was similar to lupini. From what I understand you’re Italian or speak Italian. I would look for ‘fagioli bianchi di Spagna’. I think those are the correct ones. If you can’t find them cannellini will work beautifully 😊

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Adriana S

4 months ago

Thank you! I usually have cannellini beans in the cupboard so I will use those next time I make this again. Grazie a dio this is so easy to whip up.

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Gigi

4 months ago

Sounds perfect, Adriana! Cannellini beans will taste amazing in this stew 🤗 Enjoy!

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Adriana S

4 months ago

Oops. The comment cut off but I mean to say, if the beans weren't this way

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Noora

5 months ago

Delicious! Such a great mid-week meal.

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Gigi

5 months ago

Thanks, Noora! So glad it's hitting the spot mid-week.🥣✨

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Sandra B

5 months ago

This was so tasty. I used trumpets instead of mushrooms and it was so filling and with a beautiful flavour.

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Gigi

5 months ago

Sounds wonderful, Sandra! Glad it was a success! 🍄💚

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Alan M

6 months ago

Every time I make this, I love it a little bit more!! 😍

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Gigi

6 months ago

Aww, that's wonderful to hear, Alan! So glad you're enjoying it ! 😊

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Julieta B

7 months ago

Definitely my favorite so far! OMG it's so delicious I'd eat it every day! 🤤🤤

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Gigi

6 months ago

Yayy super happy you loved it ♥️thanks for the lovely feedback!

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amanda a

8 months ago

in love with this recipe!!!

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Rhian T

8 months ago

Absolutely delicious! ⭐️

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Rhian T

8 months ago

(Don’t think I added the picture by mistake)

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Alan M

8 months ago

Love love looooooooooooove!!!!

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Gigi

8 months ago

Yay 🥳

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Giorgia

8 months ago

Very lovely!! I didn’t have the coconut cream so I used soy one instead still very good!!

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Gigi

8 months ago

So happy it was a success xx

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Rebekka K

9 months ago

Great recipe! Just wasn't sure if the 400g of beans referred to the weight of the beans when drained?

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Gigi

9 months ago

Hi Rebekka, yes the weight refers to drained beans. I’ve changed the wording slightly so hopefully it’s clearer now x glad you liked it 💕

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Kristin M

9 months ago

Delightful. Easy to make, but I will prep ingredients ahead, next time. Because there will be a next time! Can’t thank you enough for this app! Loving the whole, plant based dinners!

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Gigi

9 months ago

Yay, love this! 'There will be a next time' is the best thing a creator can hear! 😂 So glad you’re loving the app, it makes my day xx

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Alexandra G

9 months ago

Ohh mamma, orgasmic , ahaha

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Gigi

9 months ago

Haha, that is the best reaction ever! 😂Thanks for the love xx

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Amanda K

9 months ago

Phenomenal flavor!

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Gigi

9 months ago

So glad it was a hit! ♥️

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Veronika

9 months ago

so yummy and comforting :)) i added some soy chunks to make it more filling because i prefer stews by themselves without bread on the side.

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Gigi

9 months ago

That's a great shout! And adds protein too which is a double win! xx

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