Italian-Style Kidney Beans

Kidney beans are a staple in Italian cuisine and are often used in dishes like pasta e fagioli and minestrone soup.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Italian-Style Kidney Beans

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Kidney Beans
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 8 leaves Fresh Basil

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the kidney beans.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add kidney beans to the pot and stir well.
6. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
8. Serve the Italian-Style Kidney Beans topped with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.