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Miso Butter Brothy Beans with Scallions

A simple, savory bowl of white beans simmered in butter, miso, and scallion broth for a cozy single-serving meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3-4 scallions thinly sliced, whites and greens
  • 1 cup cooked white beans with their broth (see notes)
  • 2 teaspoons light miso
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Small skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat until melted.
  2. Add the thinly sliced scallions (whites and greens) and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cooked white beans with their reserved broth. If the mixture looks thick, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup additional bean broth or vegetable broth so it resembles a thin soup.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced slightly and the flavors meld, about 4–6 minutes; the result should remain a bit brothy.
  5. Remove from the heat and whisk in the light miso and lemon juice until the miso is fully dissolved. Taste and adjust lemon or miso as desired.
  6. Serve immediately with a generous crack of freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

  • Use larger white beans for a looser broth; smaller beans thicken it more.
  • When using canned beans, drain some liquid and add a bit of vegetable broth if needed.
  • If using salted butter, reduce miso to 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste.
  • Eyeball added liquid; 1/4–1/2 cup extra broth is usually sufficient.