Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast
Fasoulia is a hearty breakfast dish of dark red kidney beans simmered with onion, tomato, tomato paste, and jalapeño, with cumin and curry powder adding warm spice. Serve it with pita bread for a satisfying start to the day or a comforting, filling meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 278.0 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.89 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 40.38 g 15%
- Total Fat 11.15 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.43 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 440.14 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 13.14 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 3.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.5 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 957.85 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 3.74 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.47 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Curry Powder, Ground Cumin, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 278.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Curry Powder, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Kidney Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast healthy?
- Fasoulia: Spiced Kidney Beans for Breakfast has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 278.0 calories and 12.89 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 440.14 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.43 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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