Low Sodium Beans in Tomato Sauce
Savor the hearty goodness of **Low Sodium Beans in Tomato Sauce**, a flavor-packed yet heart-healthy recipe perfect for anyone watching their salt intake. Tender cannellini beans are simmered to perfection in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce made from no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano and basil. This one-pot dish embraces wholesome ingredients and slow cooking to create a deeply satisfying and naturally flavorful meal. Ideal as a comforting main course or a versatile side dish, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a bed of rice. Ready in just over two hours, this recipe brings traditional home-cooked warmth to your table without compromising on health-conscious choices. Keywords: low sodium, healthy beans recipe, low salt tomato sauce, heart-healthy meals, Italian-inspired comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried cannellini beans
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces Canned no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Bay leaf
Instructions
Rinse the dried cannellini beans and place them in a large bowl. Cover with water and soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse well before using.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and bay leaf.
Add the soaked and drained beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water as necessary while the beans cook.
Once the beans are tender, taste and adjust seasoning as needed, keeping it low sodium.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the beans in tomato sauce hot as a side dish or a main course, with crusty bread or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 503 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2624 mg | 56% | |
*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.
