Beans in Easy Rosé Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Beans in Easy Rosé Sauce
Description
Beans in Easy Rosé Sauce starts with sautéing onion and garlic in neutral oil until golden, creating a fragrant base. Italian herbs and spices, including onion powder, sage, salt, and pepper, are incorporated to deepen the flavor profile. Tomato puree and a choice of non-dairy cream (such as cashew cream or vegan cream cheese) are added with nutritional yeast to provide creaminess and umami.
The mixture is brought to a boil, then water and vegan Parmesan are stirred in before adding white beans. Simmering gently thickens the sauce while allowing the flavors to meld. The texture is creamy and smooth, balanced by the hearty beans.
This dish pairs well with toasted sourdough, garlic bread, pita bread, and can be served over pasta or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Garnishes like fresh basil and red pepper flakes add freshness and mild heat.
Adjust salt and thickness after simmering to suit taste and preferred consistency. Suitable for gluten-free diets and adaptable to nut-free and soy-free variations by selecting appropriate non-dairy substitutes.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon italian herb blend
- 1/4 teaspoon sage or more, to taste, or use thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces tomato puree or smooth tomato sauce or passata, canned
- 1/3 cup cashew cream or non-dairy yogurt or non dairy cream or 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegan parmesan cheese
- 15 ounce white bean such as cannellini beans, butter beans, great northern beans, or use other beans or chickpeas or cubed tofu, canned
- red pepper flakes for garnish
- fresh basil
- vegan parmesan
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and a good pinch of salt and sauté until the onion is golden. Stir occasionally, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Mix in all of the herbs (onion powder, Italian herb blend, sage, salt and black pepper). Then, add in the tomato puree, your non-dairy cream of choice, and the nutritional yeast. Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Add in the water and vegan Parmesan and mix for a few seconds. Now, add the beans and mix in. Partially cover the pan, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and flavor. If the sauce has thickened too much, you can add in a little more water or some non-dairy milk to thin it to preference. If it hasn't thickened enough, then continue to cook for another few minutes.
- Switch off the heat and garnish with pepper flakes, fresh basil or other herbs, and more vegan Parmesan, and serve with toasted sourdough, garlic bread, pita bread, or over pasta or mashed or baked potatoes.
Notes
- The rosé sauce beans are naturally gluten-free, making this suitable for gluten-intolerant individuals.
- For a nut-free version, select nut-free non-dairy cream and vegan Parmesan alternatives.
- Soy-free options can be made by choosing soy-free non-dairy cream and vegan Parmesan.
- As a substitute for nutritional yeast, mix one teaspoon miso with two tablespoons water and add in place of the yeast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1183mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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