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Creamy Harissa Butter Beans with Kale (One-Pan Vegan Dinner)

These harissa butter beans are rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor. Simmered in coconut milk with sundried tomatoes, garlic, and warming harissa paste, this spicy butter bean recipe comes together quickly in one pan and makes a satisfying plant-based dinner or hearty side dish.

Finished with tender kale and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, this dish is comforting, nourishing, and full of North African–inspired flavor.

Why You’ll Love These Harissa Butter Beans

  • 🌱 100% plant-based and dairy-free

  • 🍲 Creamy, cozy, and deeply flavorful

  • 🌶️ Mild to spicy heat (easy to adjust)

  • 🥬 Packed with fiber, protein, and greens

  • ⏱ Ready in about 20 minutes

This vegan harissa beans recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something bold, filling, and wholesome.

Ingredients for Harissa Butter Beans

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ medium red onion, diced

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 2 Tablespoons sundried tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 Tablespoons harissa paste

  • 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained

  • ¾ cup lite coconut milk

  • ⅓ cup vegetable broth

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 3 handfuls destemmed kale, chopped

How to Make Harissa Butter Beans (Step-by-Step)

  1. Sauté the Aromatics
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

  2. Build the Flavor
    Add minced garlic and sundried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. Add Beans & Harissa
    Stir in harissa paste and butter beans, coating everything evenly.

  4. Make It Creamy
    Pour in coconut milk, vegetable broth, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

  5. Simmer
    Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

  6. Finish with Kale
    Add chopped kale and cook for about 2 minutes, just until wilted.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions 🍽️

These creamy harissa butter beans are incredibly versatile:

  • Spoon over rice, quinoa, or couscous

  • Serve with crusty bread or flatbread

  • Pair with roasted vegetables

  • Enjoy as a protein-rich side or light main

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or coconut milk.

Are Butter Beans Healthy?

Yes! Butter beans are rich in:

  • Plant-based protein

  • Fiber for gut health

  • Iron and magnesium

Combined with kale and healthy fats, this butter bean and kale recipe is both comforting and nourishing.

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