Nut-Free Savory Stewed Beans
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, Nut-Free Savory Stewed Beans is a comforting and nutritious dish that's perfect for any occasion. This nut-free recipe combines tender kidney and cannellini beans with a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all simmering in a savory broth infused with aromatic spices like thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Diced tomatoes add a subtle tang, while fresh parsley provides a pop of color and freshness for the finishing touch. Ready in just about an hour, this wholesome one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights or batch cooking and serves as a stand-alone dish or delicious side. Perfect for those seeking dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free dinner ideas, this easy stewed bean recipe is a satisfying vegetarian option that’s sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 medium carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans
- 15 ounces canned cannellini beans
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Finely chop the large onion, mince the garlic cloves, and set them aside.
Peel and dice the carrots and chop the celery stalks.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots and celery, continuing to sauté for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, and stir to combine.
Add the vegetable broth, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the pot.
Add the bay leaf, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Stir everything well, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Cover the pot with a lid and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6826 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.9 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.3 g | 262% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 819 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 6312 mg | 134% | |
*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.
