Recipe for Simple but Simply Delicious Beans

Entrees A Staple of Plant-Based Eating

The United States is the global leader in dry bean production. Each year, U.S. farmers plant 1.5–1.7 million acres of edible dry beans. There are hundreds of varieties. Once considered a poor man’s food, beans are now rising to the top for those seeking optimal health. This recipe is super easy and delicious and will add strength and vitality to your life.

Simple but Simply Delicious Beans

Recipe courtesy of
  • JoAnn Rachor

Prep Instructions

  • Yield: 7 (1/2 cup) servings
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Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 15.5-oz. can navy, garbanzo, Great Northern, or other light-colored beans OR 3 1/2 cups cooked beans, drained
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/8 scant teaspoon turmeric, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Cover and lightly boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turmeric is optional but adds a nice color after the beans have cooked.

TIP:

All ingredients may also be mixed together and cooked on low heat in a slow cooker for 1–1½ hours.

Category Tags

Cholesterol-free
Entrees
Gluten-free
High fiber
Low fat / low saturated fat
Peanut-free
Tree nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Whole food, plant-based

Nutritional Data

Calories: 114.49
Fat: 1.96 g
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 162.50 mg
Carbohydrates: 18.87 g
Fiber: 5.39 g
Sugars: 3.09 g
Protein: 6.39 g
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