Cacio E Pepe Butter Beans

30 ounces (850 g) canned butter beans (2 cans or 3 cups cooked beans)

1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, coarse grind

1 cup (235 ml) low-sodium imitation chicken broth

2 ounces (55 g) shredded parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Heat butter or olive oil in a pan over medium heat
Add the coarsely ground black pepper and toast for about 1 minute
Add the low-sodium imitation chicken broth and bring to a simmer
Stir in the canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
Add nutritional yeast if using
Simmer for a few minutes until beans are heated through
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until melted and creamy
Adjust consistency by adding extra water if you prefer a brothier or soupier texture
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired
Serve with crusty bread and steamed or sautéed vegetables

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m