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Vegetarian fasoulia with white beans in tomato sauce served with rice.
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Vegetarian Fasoulia White Beans in Tomato Sauce

Easy vegetarian fasoulia made with dry white beans, tomatoes, garlic, and cumin. A hearty and affordable bean stew for everyday meals.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 167kcal
Author Kate Hahnel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry white beans (sorted, with stones picked out)
  • water for soaking and cooking, enough to cover by 4 to 6 inches
  • 2 - 3 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups pureed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water - to lighten up the stew

Instructions

  • Add the dry beans to a large bowl and cover with enough water to fully submerge. Soak overnight (8 to 12 hours).
  • Drain the soaked beans, then rinse well.
  • Transfer the beans to a pot and add enough water to cover them by 4 to 6 inches. Cook according to package instructions for an hour, or until tender. Check from time to time and add more water if needed.
  • Once cooked, drain the beans and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute.
    Onions cooking in oil.
  • Add the tomato paste, pureed tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
    Tomatoes cooking in a pot along with some salt.
  • Return the cooked beans to the pot, add water, and stir to combine.
    Beans and tomatoes cooking in a pot.
  • Let everything simmer for 15 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
    Beans simmering in sauce.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg