Quick Navy-Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Quick Navy-Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 4 small red potatoes (10 ounces), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1 package (10 ounces) baby spinach; 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) navy beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 small red potatoes (10 ounces), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups water
1 package (10 ounces) baby spinach
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar (optional)

1
In a large, deep skillet (or pot), heat oil over medium.
2
Add onion and potatoes; cook until onion is lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add mushrooms and thyme; season with salt.
4
Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Stir in tomato paste and the water; cover, and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife but not falling apart, 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Add half the spinach; cover, and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
7
Add remaining spinach and the beans; cook, covered, until heated through.
8
Stir in the vinegar, if desired.
9
Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
10
To serve, ladle stew into bowls.
11
If you have a little more time, you could soak and cook dried beans, which would make the soup even more economical and a bit richer in flavor and texture.
12
See page 365 for the instructions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 4 small red potatoes (10 ounces), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 pound white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered, and more.

Yes, Quick Navy-Bean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Navy-Bean Stew

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