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Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew

Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew: Your 25-Minute Cozy Dinner

This Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew is a quick, nourishing dish ideal for busy schedules, ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil any vegetable oil can be used
  • 1 medium Onion diced, yellow or white works best
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with canned diced tomatoes if out of season
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste skip if not available, adjust seasoning
  • ¼ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes optional, enhances flavor
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth can use chicken broth if not strictly vegan
For the Stew
  • 1 can White Beans (Canned Cannellini) main source of protein; navy or great northern can substitute
  • ⅓ cup Vegan Cream Cheese regular cream cheese can be a non-vegan alternative
  • 2 cups Baby Greens (like spinach or kale) add towards the end to maintain texture
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice can substitute with vinegar if unavailable
  • Salt & Pepper season to taste
  • Fresh Basil for garnish and flavor; other herbs can also be used

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Incorporate halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, pressing gently until they start to burst.
  3. Mix in minced garlic, tomato paste, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and white beans, increase heat slightly, and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in vegan cream cheese and baby greens, mix well, and allow to melt for approximately 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add fresh lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, stir to combine and ensure flavors meld.
  7. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 640mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This stew can be customized with additional vegetables or spices to suit personal tastes.

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