Lemony Tomato Beans

5 ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to make these bright and flavourful Lemony Tomato Beans! This one-pot meal is perfect as a quick and filling lunch or dinner that will have people begging for seconds. You better make a double batch! 😉

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Ingredients & Inspiration

Lately I’ve been trying to find ways to make beans more appealing, enjoyable and easy to whip up in simple and delicious meals, which led me to these Lemony Tomato Beans! Tender and nutty butter beans simmered in a bright, lemony tomato sauce, kissed with fragrant garlic… drool. 🤤 It tastes like something you’d find in a restaurant, but only takes 15 minutes to whip up at home!

It’s well known these days that everyone should be eating more beans as they’re one of the healthiest foods on the planet: they can help lower cholesterol, they’re good for your heart, are packed with fibre and complex carbs to fuel you, and they have lots of protein!

Here’s what you need to get crackin’ on this easy recipe:

• garlic: for incredible flavour
• nutritional yeast: for extra savouriness and umami goodness
• canned diced tomatoes: creates a rich, flavourful broth
• canned butter beans: creamy, nutty and buttery smooth
• lemon juice and zest: for a bright and zippy punch
• dried oregano: optional, for extra herby flavour

How to Make Lemony Tomato Beans

Grab yourself a large saucepan, all your ingredients and head to the stove. Don’t worry, you won’t be there long, I pinky promise! 😉

1. Add the drained butter beans to a large skillet along with the canned tomatoes, oregano, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
2. Turn the heat up to medium and allow the beans to come up to a rapid simmer. Simmer the beans, stirring occasionally, until the liquid from the canned tomatoes begins to reduce slightly, about 10 minutes or so.
3. Add about half a cup of warm water or veggie broth into a bullet blender, and add the garlic and nutritional yeast. Blend until it’s a smooth mixture. Pour into the pan with the beans and stir to combine. Allow the liquid in the pan to thicken slightly for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Taste the beans and adjust the salt, pepper or anything else to your liking. Serve over spinach, rice or cauliflower rice, quinoa or pasta or with garlic bread and enjoy!

Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit

Everyone needs some quick, throw-together meals that don’t require many ingredients, much thinking or effort! And these Lemony Tomato Beans do just the trick. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or something to add to your weekly meal prep rotation, these are hearty enough to eat on their own or paired with a cooked grain or veggie to make it a more complete meal.

Have extra veggies to use up? 🥕 Throw in some finely diced zucchini, carrot, onion, celery or asparagus! Or if you have any wilting greens like spinach or kale, chop them up and add ’em in.

If you enjoyed this recipe you might also like my Minestrone Soup, Mexican Rice, or Zesty Black Bean Mash!

Lastly, if you made this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @SteamyVegan and use hashtag #SteamyVegan! I seriously love seeing what you’re cooking up! Plus make sure to check me out on YouTube — I have HUNDREDS of videos to give you limitless plant-based inspiration!