Homemade Herby Beans Recipe


Submitted by astralhippy

Makes 6 servings


Much yummier than commercial tinned beans.

Ingredients
8 ounces dried navy beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, pureed
400 grams canned tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
1 salt and pepper, season to taste
Directions
  1. Cook the beans and set aside.

  2. Heat the oil and fry the onion, until soft and then add the garlic, cook gently for 2 minutes contantly stirring. Add the tomatoes and tomato puree and mixed herbs cook for

  3. 5-10 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened. Then blend to a puree with either a food processor or hand blender

  4. Pour the sauce over the beans season to taste and mix well and marinade for at least an hour.

  5. After an hour reheat and serve.

Categories

Beans, Brunch, Main Dish, Side Dish, Fry, Marinade, Puree, Simmer, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 128.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
3.0g
5%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
2%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
7mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates
27.9g
9%
Dietary Fiber
10.4g
42%
Sugars
4.1g
Protein
9.3g
Vitamin A 12% • Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 7% • Iron 13%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very low in sodium
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in magnesium
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in potassium
  • High in thiamin
  • High in vitamin C
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