Dominic's Beans
Elevate your comfort food game with Dominic's Beans – a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe features creamy cannellini beans simmered in a savory blend of diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano. With its vibrant finish of fresh parsley and a zesty squeeze of lemon, this one-pot wonder is a quick and wholesome option for busy weeknights, ready in just 35 minutes. Serve it warm as a standalone meal, a versatile side dish, or spooned over rice with crusty bread for a satisfying, plant-based feast. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking a healthy, protein-packed dish full of bold flavors and easy-to-find pantry staples.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 juiced lemon
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Season the mixture with smoked paprika, cumin, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the mixture looks too thick, add a splash of vegetable broth.
Step 8
Stir in the fresh parsley and the juice of half a lemon just before serving for added brightness and freshness.
Step 9
Serve warm as a side dish, over rice, or with a slice of crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1703.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1335.6 |
| Total Fat 47.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g | |
| Cholesterol 8.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4008.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 179.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 54.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.8g | |
| Protein 56.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 654.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4286.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories