Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce
Nutrition Facts
Per 260g serving
% Daily Value based on a 2000 kcal diet
Calories
240 kcal
12% DV
Total Fat
4.2g
6% DV
Monounsaturated Fat2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.0g
Saturated Fat0.6g
Total Carbohydrate
39.5g
13% DV
Fiber11.8g
Starch20.5g
Sugars7.2g
Protein
11.5g
23% DV
Plant Protein11.5g
About
A bowl of butter beans in a seasoned tomato-based sauce. Moderate in calories, high in fiber, and provides a good amount of plant protein and potassium.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline | 38.0mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 42.0mcg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B7 | 5.0mcg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B9 | 115.0mcg | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.5mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 12.0mcg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 95.0mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 290.0mcg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% | |
| Magnesium | 68.0mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 185.0mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 780.0mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 4.8mcg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 620.0mg | 27% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 14% |
Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce
A simple Mediterranean-style stewed bean dish with tender butter beans simmered in a savory tomato sauce. It works well as a side dish, light main, or served with bread.
Butter beans 150 g
Tomato sauce 70 g
Onion 15 g
Garlic 5 g
Olive oil 10 g
Salt 2 g
Black pepper 1 g
Paprika 2 g
Mixed herbs 2 g
Sugar 3 g
Total weight: 260 g
1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, paprika, and mixed herbs, then cook for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the butter beans and simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and lightly thickened.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
5 minutes
10 minutes
Use a low simmer so the beans stay intact.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water.
This dish tastes even better after resting for a few minutes.
Ingredients
Total weight: 260 g
Instructions
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Helpful tips
VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeMediterraneanBalanced
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