Hearty Beans with Vegetables
Packed with nourishing ingredients and robust flavors, Hearty Beans with Vegetables is an easy one-pot recipe perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This wholesome dish combines protein-rich kidney and black beans with a medley of colorful vegetables, like carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper, all simmered in a savory tomato and vegetable broth base. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and a sprinkle of dried herbs like oregano and thyme, the recipe delivers a comforting yet healthy meal in just under an hour. Whether enjoyed as a standalone entrée or paired with crusty bread, this vegan-friendly recipe is as versatile as it is satisfying. Keywords: hearty beans, vegetable stew, protein-rich vegan recipe, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, chopped red bell pepper, and sliced zucchini to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and stir well.
Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans to the saucepan.
Stir in the vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm. Enjoy your hearty beans with vegetables as a main dish or alongside your desired entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1046 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1127 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.
