White Bean & Garlic Stew Recipe

Name: White Bean & Garlic Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 head garlic (15-20 cloves); 2 tablespoons water; 3 -4 carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup broth; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 head garlic (15-20 cloves)
2 tablespoons water
3 -4 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup broth
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Break the garlic bulb into cloves and peel off the skin, leaving cloves whole.
2
If some of the cloves are very large, you may cut them in half lengthwise.
3
Spray a large, non-stick pan lightly with olive oil.
4
Add the onion and saute until it turns a rich, medium-brown, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, carrots ans celery and saute for 1 more minute.
6
Add the beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, and vegetable broth.
7
Cover the pot and simmer for about an hour, adding water if it gets too thick.
8
Stir in the salt and pepper.
9
If you're serving the stew right away, add all the parsley and the lemon juice.
10
If you're serving it later or at room temperature, add the parsley and lemon juice right before serving.

440

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, 1 head garlic (15-20 cloves), 2 tablespoons water, 3 -4 carrots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, White Bean & Garlic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Bean & Garlic Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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