Low Carb Hearty Beans Porridge

Discover the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition with this Low Carb Hearty Beans Porridge, a wholesome one-pot meal that's brimming with flavor! Packed with tender black beans, creamy cannellini beans, and vibrant vegetables like zucchini, cauliflower, and spinach, this dish is a low-carb twist on a classic favorite. Infused with fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary and simmered in a savory vegetable broth, each spoonful is rich and satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes, this high-fiber, protein-packed recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it warm for a cozy, nutrient-dense meal that will keep you full and energized.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium Zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Spinach leaves, roughly chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped celery, zucchini, and cauliflower florets. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the rinsed and drained black beans and cannellini beans to the pot.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the flavors blend.

Step 7

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the roughly chopped spinach leaves and stir until wilted.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let the porridge sit for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the warm porridge into bowls and enjoy this hearty, low-carb meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2232.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1241.4

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4483.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 57.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 652.7mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 5587.6mg	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: 27.8%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 54.5%