# Creamy Tomato and Basil Beans

These creamy tomato and basil beans are a delicious and protein-packed meal that can be prepared in 30 minutes.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Blender
- Pan
- Spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@theplantslant/video/7501821454980517166
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8d0415a4-d511-4025-8573-e325abc7ca53
- Extracted: 2025-08-23

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