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Tomato White Bean Stew

Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew for Cozy Nights In

A hearty and delicious Tomato White Bean Stew, perfect for cozy nights in, packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 1 small Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
For the Protein and Thickeners
  • 1 can (15 oz) Cannellini Beans Drained
  • cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Starch
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 cups Baby Greens
  • ¼ cup Vegan Cream Cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 small Lemon Juiced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Chopped

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once it shimmers, add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until soft.
  2. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release juices.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of arrowroot starch with a splash of vegetable broth until smooth, then add to the saucepan with the remaining broth and cannellini beans. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Lower the heat and mix in the vegan cream cheese until melted, followed by the baby greens until wilted.
  6. Remove from heat, squeeze in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a thinner stew, add more vegetable broth. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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