Creamy Tomato and Basil Beans

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by sautéing onion and garlic in olive oil with a pinch of salt.
  2. 2Add tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, beans and fresh basil.
  3. 3Cook until sweet and jammy.
  4. 4Add a couple of spoonfuls to a blender cup.
  5. 5Add tofu, nutritional yeast, and a little bit of miso paste.
  6. 6Blend until smooth.
  7. 7Pour the blended mixture back into the pan with the remaining beans and stir.
  8. 8Serve and garnish with fresh basil and black pepper.
  9. 9Drizzle with olive oil and add a dollop of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for extra creaminess and protein.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • pinch Salt
  • Tomato puree
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Beans
  • Fresh basil
  • Tofu
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Miso paste

Equipment

BlenderPanSpatula

Tips

  • Blending some of the beans with tofu, nutritional yeast, and miso paste significantly bumps up the protein content and adds creaminess without simmering for ages.
  • Nutritional yeast is also known as vegan cheese, gives a cheesy flavor, has a lot of different vitamins, is a great source of protein, and also has fiber. It is low-sugar and low-fat.
  • The dish works really well with cottage cheese bread.