Miso Butter Brothy Beans (Printable version)

Creamy white beans in savory miso-butter broth with fresh herbs

# Ingredient List:

→ Beans & Aromatics

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
06 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed

→ Broth & Flavorings

07 - 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
08 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
12 - Lemon zest, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add drained beans to the saucepan, stirring to coat evenly with the aromatic mixture.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Whisk miso paste with a ladle of hot broth from the pot in a small bowl until smooth, then return mixture to the saucepan.
07 - Add lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 additional minutes.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The miso creates this incredible depth of flavor that somehow feels rich and light at the same time
  • It comes together in about 30 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
  • The broth is so good you will want to drink it straight from the bowl
02 -
  • Never boil miso, it destroys those delicate probiotics and can make the taste bitter
  • The broth will thicken slightly as it sits, which I actually prefer
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and might taste even better the next day
03 -
  • Warm your ladle before scooping out the hot broth to temper the miso, it dissolves faster
  • Grate the lemon zest right before serving to preserve those aromatic oils

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