Karin's Bean Delight

Warm, hearty, and packed with nourishing ingredients, Karin's Bean Delight is the ultimate comfort dish that brings bold flavors and wholesome nutrition to your table. This one-pot vegetarian recipe features a medley of tender kidney beans and black beans simmered in a fragrant broth spiced with cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Brightened with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and sweet onions, it’s an effortless weeknight dinner that’s ready in under 45 minutes. Perfect on its own or served with crusty bread or rice, this bean-packed delight is a high-protein, gluten-free option that satisfies every craving. Garnished with fresh parsley and an optional squeeze of lemon, this dish delivers a refreshing finish with every bite. Ideal for meal prep and hearty enough for any crowd, this dish is destined to become your new go-to for nutritious comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalk, diced
• 1 canned diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
• 1 canned kidney beans (15 oz can), drained and rinsed
• 1 canned black beans (15 oz can), drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 lemon wedge (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the drained kidney beans and black beans to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt or spices to suit your preference.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an optional squeeze of lemon for brightness.

Step 11

Enjoy Karin's Bean Delight with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2285.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1214.0

Total Fat 39.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4600.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.4g	0%
Total Sugars 46.5g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 527.6mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 4864.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 56.3%