High Protein Hearty Beans Porridge
Packed with plant-based protein, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this High Protein Hearty Beans Porridge is the ultimate comfort food for any meal of the day. Featuring a blend of mixed beans, nutrient-rich quinoa, and fresh baby spinach simmered in savory vegetable broth, this dish offers a wholesome way to fuel your day. Infused with garlic, thyme, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, each spoonful bursts with flavor while delivering a satisfying texture. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone seeking a nourishing and filling meal, this easy-to-make porridge comes together in just under an hour and is ideal for meal prepping. Whether served as a cozy lunch or a hearty dinner, this recipe guarantees a deliciously healthy twist on classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups mixed beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the mixed beans, vegetable broth, and rinsed quinoa to the pot.
Stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot.
Simmer for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is cooked and the mixture has thickened to a porridge-like consistency.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
Stir in the chopped baby spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley, stirring well to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve hot in bowls and enjoy your wholesome high-protein beans porridge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6206 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.7 g | 231% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 806 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 30.9 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 6122 mg | 130% | |
*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.
