Lemon Herb Double Bean Stew with Tender Greens
A quick, hearty combination of black beans and garbanzo beans simmered in a light lemon-herb broth with baby spinach. Perfect for a warm, high-protein evening meal that is both filling and simple to prepare.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mandy + Lila
Mandy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Colander
Time saver
Meal Prep: Make a double batch and store half in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; simply reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a medium…
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the garlic clove to the pan…
Add the garlic clove to the pan and saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown.
Look for: fragrant, taking care not to let it brown
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Pour the drained black beans
Pour the drained black beans, garbanzo beans, and vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer…
Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the beans to absorb the subtle garlic flavor.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Stir in the baby spinach
Stir in the baby spinach, one handful at a time, until the leaves wilt and turn bright green, which should take about 1 minute.
Look for: the leaves wilt and turn bright green, which should take about 1 minute
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Remove the pan from the heat
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Ladle the stew into a warm bowl…
Ladle the stew into a warm bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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