Miso Butter Brothy Beans (Printable)

Creamy white beans in savory miso-butter broth with fresh herbs. A comforting, umami-rich vegetarian meal ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (optional)
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 - In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
02 - Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the beans, stirring to coat in the aromatics.
05 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with a ladle of hot broth from the pot until smooth, then stir the mixture back into the pot.
07 - Add lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped herbs and lemon zest.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The umami depth makes these beans taste like they simmered for hours when it takes less than 40 minutes
  • Its the kind of vegetarian meal that satisfies everyone, even the skeptics who ask wheres the protein
02 -
  • Never boil miso paste directly in the pot because high heat kills its delicate probiotics and makes it taste grainy
  • Letting the beans rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving allows the broth to thicken naturally
03 -
  • Reserve a ladleful of bean liquid from the cans to add body if you prefer a thicker, more stew like consistency
  • Grating a little fresh ginger into the miso mixture adds another layer of warmth and complexity

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