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Sweet and Savory Bean Medley

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 45 Minutes (+Rest Time)
  • Yield: 8 Cups 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Perfect for those seeking a simple yet budget-friendly dish, this Sweet and Savory Bean Medley is packed with a delightful blend of flavors.

Ingredients

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ase Ingredients:

  • 1 cup yellow onions, fine dice
  • 2 celery ribs, small dice
  • 1 green bell pepper, small dice
  • 1 red bell pepper, small dice
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 – [ 8 oz. can ] tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (+/-) *
  • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast 

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried ground mustard powder (+/-)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (+/-)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (+/-)
  • Pinch black pepper (+/-)
  • ¼ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
  • 1 bay leaf

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 – 15.5 oz. can ] kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 – 15.5 oz. can ] great northern beans, drained and rinsed *
  • 1 – 15 oz. can ] lima beans, drained and rinsed *
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoon red wine vinegar (+/-) *

Instructions

  1. Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the bay leaf) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, add the onions, celery, and bell peppers, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes to soften, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
  3. Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients and the Spice/Herb Mix to the pot, stir to incorporate, then tuck in the bay leaf, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer.
  4. Add all the Additional Ingredients, stir to incorporate, cover with a lid, then simmer over for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove from the stove and allow to sit covered for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Discard the bay leaf and serve.
  6. Serving ideas: Serve plain or over steamed rice, boiled or baked potatoes, cooked pasta, toast, or simply with crusty bread or flatbread.

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.   

*Servings:  4 to 6 (makes 7 ½ to 8 cups)

Find it online: https://monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com/sweet-and-savory-bean-medley/