⏱ 25 min total

Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes

Name: Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ medium Onion; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tsp Paprika; 7 oz Lima beans; ½ can Tomatoes; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 1 cup Spinach

Per 1 serving · 357 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

224

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
12g
20% of calories
Carbs
37g
64% of calories
Fat
4.2g
16% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes (357 g) has 224 calories, with 12 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (45% DV) and Vitamin C (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 37% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

63cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.3g

Net carbs

25g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

13g

3.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein24%
Dietary fiber45%
Vitamin C25%
Vitamin K125%
Thiamine56%
Vitamin B633%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A19%
Vitamin E12%
Riboflavin (B2)14%
Pantothenic acid14%
Calcium11%
Potassium18%

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20%+ of the daily value

Sodium37%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min

1
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the spinach.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and fry, stirring continuously, for 3-5 minutes until translucent but not browned.
3
Add the garlic and paprika, and sauté for another minute.
4
Add the lima beans and tomatoes. Stir and break up the tomatoes slightly, then season with salt and pepper. Stir well and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, checking regularly to prevent sticking.
5
Stir in the spinach just before serving to wilt.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (357 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	173 μg	19%
Vitamin C	23 mg	25%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	150 μg	125%
Thiamine	1 mg	56%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	14%
Niacin	1 mg	9%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	33%
Folate (B9)	171 μg	43%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	14%
Choline	14 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	113 mg	11%
Iron	5 mg	65%
Potassium	844 mg	18%
Magnesium	115 mg	27%
Phosphorus	190 mg	27%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.4 mg	48%
Manganese	1 mg	50%
Selenium	10 μg	19%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	3 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	2,058 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	5 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.5 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	2,410 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.5 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.5 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 224 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

42min
Walking (3.5 mph)
27min
Cycling (moderate)
19min
Running (6 mph)
31min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes?

One serving of Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes (1 serving) has 224 calories, which works out to 63 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes?

840 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Vegan Spanish Beans with Tomatoes?

3.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (357 g)

Calories224

% Daily Value*

Total fat 4.2g	5%
Saturated fat 0.6g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 840mg	37%
Total carbohydrate 37g	14%
Dietary fiber 13g	45%
Total sugars 3.8g
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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