High-Protein Creamy Mushrooms & Butter Beans is a creamy and delicious vegetarian soup. It contains olive oil, cremini mushrooms, shallot, garlic, vegetable broth, cream cheese, butter beans, parmesan cheese, baguette, parsley, and seasonings. This dish contains dairy items, so use the vegan substitute if required. These are very simple components that we can easily obtain from the supermarkets. This dish is prepared in only 40 minutes, good to make it fast for dinner or lunch. High-Protein Creamy Mushrooms & Butter Beans are served with quinoa, brown rice, and roasted broccoli. This dish stores nicely, so we can easily prepare it for meal prep. This dish contains 575 kcal and 26g protein in one serving.
STATS:
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Portion size: 1
- Cook Duration: Twenty-five minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Grater
- Wooden spatula
- Small vessel
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 1 medium shallot
- ¼ tsp. salt + ⅛ tsp.
- ¼ tsp. ground pepper
- Two teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1½ cups unsalted vegetable broth
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cans butter beans — no-salt-added
- 2 tbsp. parsley
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- One teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 4 pieces crusty whole-wheat baguette
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CREMINI MUSHROOMS:
- Add the cremini mushrooms to add a meaty texture & earthy taste to the dish. We have to make even slices so they brown and cook at the same time.
BUTTER BEANS:
- Add the canned butter beans to make this dish. It will be more convenient for us and also offers fiber and protein in the dish.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Add the soft cream to make the creamy and smooth sauce, and for this, leave the cream cheese on the shelf for a few minutes before cooking so it mixes smoothly with the dish.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Add the parmesan cheese to include the nutty and savory taste in the dish. It will also help to thicken the texture.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Add the Dijon mustard to include the light, tangy taste, which will balance the rich taste of cream cheese & parmesan.
LEMON ZEST:
- Add the fresh lemon zest to brighten the creaminess of the dish. It will also offer the citrus aroma and not make the sauce thin.
WHOLE-WHEAT BAGUETTE:
- Serve the dish with the whole wheat baguette to make it crunchier, and it will ideally soak up the creamy sauce.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Roast the baguette pieces properly till they get crisp & golden, and place them in the corner.
- Include the oil in pan & warm it on a moderate to high flame.
- Add the mushroom slices and cook them for five to seven minutes, mixing them till they get brown and the moisture evaporates.
- Include the shallots and cook for two to three minutes till they get soft.
- Add the garlic and toss for around 30 seconds till it gets a nice aroma.
- Add the seasoning to the dish and mix to coat these mushrooms.
- Add the vegetable broth to the dish and let it simmer gently.
- Include the soft cream cheese and mix till it melts & form the smooth sauce.
- Add the butter beans to it and leave it to simmer for five to seven minutes, and allow the sauce to get lightly thick.
- Put the lemon zest, salt, parmesan cheese, & Dijon mustard, and cook for one to two more minutes.
- Put the pot on the shelf, add the lemon zest & parsley on top, and serve with the whole-wheat baguette.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREADS:
- Whole-Wheat Baguette
- Crusty Sourdough Bread
- Garlic Bread
GRAINS:
- Quinoa
- Brown Rice
- Barley
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Steamed Green Beans
- Roasted Asparagus
SALADS:
- Arugula Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Greek Salad
POTATOES:
- Roasted Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes
TIPS:
- Serve this dish with grilled chicken or add extra beans to include more protein.
- Add the soft cream cheese to the dish so it gets smooth easily.
- Wash the canned beans to eliminate the additional liquid.
- Include the parmesan while mixing continuously to prevent the formation of clumps.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Let the dish cook, then add it to a tight vessel and store for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the dish to a closed vessel and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will I add any other variety of mushrooms?
- Yes, we would include white button, shiitake, baby bella, or a combination of them in the dish.
How to make the dish without dairy?
- Add the vegan cream cheese & parmesan cheese to make the soup without dairy.
Could we include more protein in the dish?
- Yes, we would easily include more protein by adding tofu, grilled chicken, quinoa, and extra beans.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 575 kcal
Net carbs: 52 g
Iron: 6 mg
Serving size: 1
Total carbs: 68 g
Vitamin A: 180 µg
Fiber: 16 g
Calcium: 290 mg
Protein: 26 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Potassium: 1,100 mg
Serving: 4
