This quick and easy American-style bean sauce combines the rich, savory depth of chili seasoning with the creamy texture of kidney beans and bright acidity of tomato sauce. It’s a comforting, home-style dish that comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The result is a thick, flavorful sauce with a pleasant kick of heat that pairs beautifully with crunchy corn chips, warm tortillas, or a bed of fluffy rice. Simple ingredients yield big flavor, offering a satisfying vegan-friendly option thatâÂÂs both nutritious and delicious.
Sauce
Description
This quick and easy American-style bean sauce combines the rich, savory depth of chili seasoning with the creamy texture of kidney beans and bright acidity of tomato sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, home-style dish that comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The result is a thick, flavorful sauce with a pleasant kick of heat that pairs beautifully with crunchy corn chips, warm tortillas, or a bed of fluffy rice. Simple ingredients yield big flavor, offering a satisfying vegan-friendly option thatâÂÂs both nutritious and delicious.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the chili seasoning mix, tomato sauce, water, and kidney beans with their liquid.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded.
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Serve hot over rice, with corn chips, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 213.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.2g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2621.8mg110%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.8g12%
- Dietary Fiber 8.9g36%
- Sugars 4.5g
- Protein 11.4g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.