Sep 6, 2022

 by Lesa Gutenkunst

😋Here’s a fast & easy one-pot entree that tastes even better the next day. Serve it with a salad or sprouted grain bread (or both). Yum!

The nutritional yeast (you can find it at most grocery stores) helps give a “cheesy” flavor to this Italian-inspired bean dish.

SPICY ITALIAN BEANS

(Makes 4 servings)

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• Sea salt

• 1 15 oz (425 g) can tomato sauce

• 2 15 oz (425 g) cans cannellini beans

• ½ cup fresh parsley

• 2 Tbsp (or more) nutritional yeast

In a medium pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and saute for about 1 minute, until the garlic starts to soften but not burn. Pour in the tomato sauce and ½ cup (120 ml) of water

Stir and reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Rinse and drain the beans and stir into the sauce, and allow to warm for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and nutritional yeast and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes. Serve and enjoy!