Make this hearty, vegan white bean and mushroom stew in one pot for a satisfying and warming comfort food dinner perfect for weeknights.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:35 min
Total Time:50 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth (for deglazing)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans (white beans), rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups fresh spinach or kale
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown, about 8 minutes.
Pour in the white wine or vegetable broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 1 minute until the liquid reduces slightly.
Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their liquid), carrots, and celery to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the carrots and celery are tender.
Stir in the rinsed and drained white beans. Cook for 5 more minutes to heat them through.
Stir in the spinach or kale until it wilts into the stew, about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. This stew is a great alternative to relying on meal planning services when you need a quick, healthy meal.
Notes
For a creamier texture, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the rest of the beans back in.
This stew is excellent for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
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