Low Carb Beans Pottage
Dive into a wholesome bowl of **Low Carb Beans Pottage**, a hearty, nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for satisfying your comfort food cravings without derailing your healthy eating goals! This recipe transforms simple pantry staples like small white beans, canned tomatoes, and fragrant spices into a flavorful one-pot wonder. Enhanced with the earthiness of smoked paprika, the brightness of fresh parsley, and a nutrient boost from tender kale, it’s a low-carb, protein-rich powerhouse that delivers on both taste and nutrition. Ready in just over an hour, this cozy dish is ideal for meal prep and can be served as a satisfying main course or a rustic side. Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or simply craving a delicious, plant-based option, this beans pottage is sure to become a new favorite on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Small white beans (such as navy beans), soaked for 8 hours and drained
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
- 14 ounces Chopped tomatoes, canned
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups Kale, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the chopped red bell pepper and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and ground coriander, then cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the drained beans and stir well to combine with the spices.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, then add the salt and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 40-45 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.
Once the beans are cooked, add the chopped kale to the pot and stir well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted.
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve the low carb beans pottage hot, either as a main dish or a hearty side, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3564 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.0 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.5 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 845 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 5539 mg | 118% | |
*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.
