Dressed Up Canned Beans in Tomato Sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 176kcal
With the help of some fresh veggies and a few spices and herbs, this recipe uses plain canned beans in tomato sauce and transforms it so that it is dressed up and brand new!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1-2 whole jalapenos, finely chopped
- 28 ounces canned beans in tomato sauce (2 cans)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, saute the onions in olive oil until translucent - about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and stir into the onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Next, add the red and green bell peppers and jalapenos. Stir into the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add all of the herbs and spices. Stir into the vegetables and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Lastly, add the canned beans. Stir to combine and cook until heated through - about 5 minutes.
- Garnish and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg