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Beans with Herbs & Lemon

Savory Beans with Herbs & Lemon for Cozy Comfort Nights

This comforting dish features beans simmered with herbs and lemon, perfect for any cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brothy Base
  • 2 cups White Beans soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin for best flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or red onion as a substitute
  • 2 medium Shallots optional, substitute with more onion if unavailable
  • 2 stalks Celery omit if unavailable
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced, adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme fresh or 1.5 tsp dried
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano fresh or 1.5 tsp dried
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Chillies/Chili Flakes optional, adjust for heat preference
  • 6 cups Vegetable Stock adjust for desired broth consistency
  • to taste Sea Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Light Miso or soy sauce as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice to adjust acidity
For the Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Dill or Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the white beans overnight in a large bowl filled with salted water, then rinse and drain.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onion, shallots, and celery for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Stir in bay leaf, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, and chili flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes to release aromas.
  4. Add soaked beans and vegetable stock to the pot, season, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  5. Stir in dissolved miso and lemon juice, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with dill or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 5 days, refrigerate after cooling completely. For longer storage, freeze in airtight containers for up to 6 months.

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