Ingredients
For the Stew:
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can cannelini beans, or other white beans of choice, drained and rinsed
- 1¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch, tapioca starch, or cornstarch
- 2 cups baby greens, like baby arugula or spinach
- ¼ cup vegan cream cheese (you can also replace with coconut cream or cashew cream)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced, to garnish
Instructions
- Saute Onion and Tomatoes: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil. Add the onion, and saute for 3 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until softened, stirring frequently.
- Add Flavorful Ingredients: Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste, and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute, or until fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened in color.
- Thicken the Stew: In a separate small bowl, whisk the arrowroot starch with a splash of broth, then mix that into the rest of the vegetable broth. Pour the broth into the pan and add the beans. Cook for 5 minutes at a low simmer, until slightly thickened and warmed through.
- Finish the Stew: Stir in the cream cheese and stir until it’s melted into the stew. Mix in the greens and cook until wilted, about 1 minute, and then mix in the lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with basil.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice, quinoa, greens, with toast, or all on its own.
Notes
- Storing leftovers: this stew will stay good in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.
- To reheat: add the bean stew to a pan over the stove on low-medium heat, stirring frequently until the beans are warmed through. If needed, add a splash of water or broth while the stew reheats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
