Recipe: Healthy Mushrooms and Beans

Recipe courtesy of Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables.

Meals that are high in fiber and low in sodium, like this mushrooms and beans recipe, are great for your heart.

Here at Feeding Westchester, we are passionate about your wellness. Our nutrition educators are here to assist you in learning simple tips to lead a wholesome, healthy, and balanced lifestyle.

Heart-healthy recipes also have low or no saturated fats, and no trans fats. Try this simple recipe out this week for a delicious meal that makes you feel great, too.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 copped onion
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 3 cups whole fresh mushrooms (10 ounce package), cut in half
• 1/2 teaspoon basil (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
• 2 cups cooked cannellini or great northern beans
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions and garlic, cook 2 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add mushrooms, basil, and oregano. Cook 6 minutes, stirring often.
4. Stir in beans and tomato sauce, heat through. Stir in Parmesan.
5. Serve as a side dish, or over pasta or rice if desired.
6. Refrigerate leftovers.