Heart-Healthy Savory Stewed Beans
Packed with wholesome flavor and nourishing ingredients, Heart-Healthy Savory Stewed Beans is the ultimate comfort food that doubles as a nutritious powerhouse. Featuring tender cannellini beans simmered slowly in a fragrant blend of diced vegetables, low-sodium vegetable broth, aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this dish is easy to prepare and perfect for supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, the recipe allows the flavors to fully develop for an irresistibly savory result. Whether served as a satisfying main course or a versatile side dish, these nutrient-rich stewed beans will be a delightful addition to your weekly meal rotation. Perfect for plant-based diets and anyone seeking a healthy, high-fiber option, this recipe is proof that comfort food can nourish both body and soul!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cannellini beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the cannellini beans under cold water. Place them in a bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before use.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the soaked beans, and pour in the vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 75-90 minutes or until the beans are tender.
Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot as a main dish or a side. You can garnish with additional parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2276 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2506 mg | 53% | |
*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.
