Beans Galore
Dive into a hearty bowl of flavor-packed goodness with "Beans Galore," the ultimate one-pot recipe that celebrates the versatility of beans. Featuring a trio of black beans, kidney beans, and creamy cannellini beans, this dish is simmered to perfection with fragrant spices like cumin, paprika, and oregano, along with a medley of diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. It's a quick and wholesome meal—ready in just 35 minutes—that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meatless Mondays. Served warm, it can be enjoyed as a satisfying main course, a delicious side dish, or even ladled over rice for extra heartiness. Whether you’re a plant-based enthusiast or simply looking for an easy and nutrient-rich comfort food, this recipe delivers on taste and nourishment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the pot.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and vegetable broth.
Season the mixture with ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm as a main dish or as a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 733 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1145 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
