Greeks often serve white beans on days of fasting as a filling alternative to meat. Good alone or served over orzo or brown rice, these beans have even more flavor the second day.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4, 1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the celery, carrot, and onion for 8 to 10 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until heated through.
Cook’s Tip on Freezing Tomato Paste
Step 3
Measure 1-tablespoon portions of leftover tomato paste, freeze them on a baking sheet, then store them in an airtight plastic bag in the freezer so they’ll be ready whenever you need them. Remove just the amount the recipe calls for. If the dish requires cooking, you don’t even need to thaw the tomato paste first.
nutrition information
Step 4
(Per Serving)
Step 5
Calories: 276
Step 6
Total Fat: 7.0g
Step 7
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 8
Trans: 0.0g
Step 9
Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
Step 10
Monounsaturated: 5.0g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 12
Sodium: 329mg
Step 13
Carbohydrates: 40g
Step 14
Fiber: 10g
Step 15
Sugars: 10g
Step 16
Protein: 13g
Step 17
Dietary Exchanges
Step 18
2 1/2 Starch
Step 19
1 Vegetable
Step 20
1 Very Lean Meat
Step 21
1 Fat
