Miso Butter Brothy Beans (Printable Version)

Creamy white beans in a savory miso-butter broth with fresh herbs, creating 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
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:

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 in a small bowl until smooth, then return mixture to the pot.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • The miso butter creates this velvety, umami-packed broth that feels way more luxurious than 35 minutes of effort should
  • Its the kind of vegetarian comfort food that actually satisfies meat eaters without anyone missing anything
02 -
  • Never boil miso directly or it loses its delicate flavor and becomes bitter
  • Always whisk miso with a little warm liquid first to prevent lumps in your finished dish
03 -
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan
  • Let the beans rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving to let the flavors settle

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