Fasoulia (Breakfast Kidney Bean Dish)

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Fasoulia is a traditional breakfast served in many Arabic countries. It can also be eaten for lunch or dinner in case you don't have any meat on hand, as the beans are full of protein and fiber. Very delicious! Serve and eat the traditional way, by grabbing it with pita bread.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, or more to taste

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in jalapeño pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 more minutes.

  3. Mix in tomato and tomato paste; stir well to combine. Pour in kidney beans with their liquid; stir in cumin and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until beans are hot and sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
11g Fat
39g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 481mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 15g 52%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 205mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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