Savoury Bean Pot

Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Savoury Bean Pot, the ultimate one-pot comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Packed with protein-rich kidney and cannellini beans, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, and infused with aromatic herbs and spices like thyme, paprika, and a bay leaf, this recipe delivers layers of rich, wholesome flavor. Simmered to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth and finished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, this dish is perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a warm, plant-based meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s quick, easy, and pairs beautifully with crusty bread for a truly comforting dining experience. Perfect for vegan and vegetarian meal plans, this hearty bean pot is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 medium celery stalk, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the pot.

Step 5

Stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the baby spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, if desired. Pair with crusty bread or enjoy as a standalone meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2841.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1688.2

Total Fat 52.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 6394.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.2g
Protein 72.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 854.7mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 6508.1mg	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: 27.4%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 55.8%