Savoury Bean Pot
Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Savoury Bean Pot, the ultimate one-pot comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Packed with protein-rich kidney and cannellini beans, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, and infused with aromatic herbs and spices like thyme, paprika, and a bay leaf, this recipe delivers layers of rich, wholesome flavor. Simmered to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth and finished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, this dish is perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a warm, plant-based meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s quick, easy, and pairs beautifully with crusty bread for a truly comforting dining experience. Perfect for vegan and vegetarian meal plans, this hearty bean pot is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 medium celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the pot.
Stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the baby spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, if desired. Pair with crusty bread or enjoy as a standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6394 mg | 278% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.3 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.2 g | 254% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 855 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 6508 mg | 138% | |
*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.
