Warming Tomato & White Bean Stew
A hearty and comforting one-pan stew made with Trader Joe's fire-roasted tomatoes, cannellini beans, and spinach, perfect for a quick, filling meal.
Ingredients
- •2 tbsp Olive Oil
- •1 medium, diced Yellow Onion
- •3 cloves, minced Garlic
- •1/2 tsp (optional, adjust to taste) Red Pepper Flakes
- •1 can (28 oz), undrained Trader Joe's Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- •2 cups Vegetable Broth
- •1 tsp Dried Oregano
- •1 tsp Dried Basil
- •1/2 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- •1/4 tsp (or to taste) Black Pepper
- •2 cans (15 oz each), rinsed and drained Cannellini Beans
- •5 oz (about 5-6 cups packed) Fresh Spinach
- •2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish, optional) Fresh Parsley or Basil
- •2 tbsp (for serving, optional) Grated Parmesan Cheese
- •4 slices (for serving, optional) Crusty Bread
Instructions
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2.
Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4.
Pour in the undrained Trader Joe's fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 5.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- 6.
Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 5 minutes to heat the beans through.
- 7.
Add the fresh spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until it completely wilts into the stew. This should take 2-3 minutes. The volume of spinach will significantly reduce.
- 8.
Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to your preference.
- 9.
Ladle the warming tomato and white bean stew into bowls. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread for dipping.
Tips
- 💡For extra protein, consider adding cooked Italian sausage (vegan or regular) or shredded chicken along with the beans in step 6.
- 💡Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like chopped zucchini or bell peppers during the last 10 minutes of simmering in step 5.
- 💡This stew tastes even better the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- 💡While Trader Joe's fire-roasted tomatoes are recommended for their smoky depth, any good quality canned fire-roasted tomatoes will work beautifully.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Shannon Williams