Heart-Healthy Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce
Discover the ultimate comfort dish with our **Heart-Healthy Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce**, a wholesome recipe that’s as nourishing as it is delicious! Packed with protein-rich butter beans simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and a medley of Mediterranean herbs, this recipe delivers big flavor with every bite. The addition of finely diced carrot and celery boosts its nutritional value, while low-sodium vegetable broth and fresh lemon juice keep it light and heart-friendly. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish makes a complete meal when paired with whole grain bread or brown rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s a simple yet satisfying way to eat healthy without compromising taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
- 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pan, stirring to combine.
Introduce the bay leaf, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, and salt to the tomato mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Once simmering, add the butter beans to the saucepan, stirring well to coat them in the tomato sauce.
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Remove the bay leaf from the sauce. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired, alongside whole grain bread or brown rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2533 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3997 mg | 85% | |
*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.
