Easy White Bean Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Vegetables
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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8 ounces mixed mushrooms (cremini and shiitake work beautifully), sliced
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4 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Pantry Essentials
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
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1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil for cooking
→ Liquids & Beans
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1 cup quality vegetable broth
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1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (any variety)
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1 can (15 oz) white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
→ Fresh Finishing Touches
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2 cups tender baby greens (spinach, arugula, or baby chard)
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1 tablespoon tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
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Juice of 1 fresh lemon
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Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced for garnish
# Instructions:
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Heat a tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add your sliced onions and mushrooms, cooking them for 6-8 minutes until they develop a beautiful golden-brown color and start to caramelize.
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Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for just one minute while stirring constantly until wonderfully fragrant.
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In a small bowl, whisk your cornstarch with a splash of the vegetable broth until smooth, then combine this slurry with the remaining broth.
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Pour the broth mixture and plant milk into your pan, then add the drained beans. Let everything simmer gently for about 5 minutes until the stew thickens slightly and heats through completely.
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Fold in your baby greens and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the tamari and fresh lemon juice. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh basil.
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Ladle into bowls and enjoy on its own, or serve over rice, quinoa, pasta, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
# Notes:
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This hearty stew keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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To reheat, gently warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Add a splash of broth or water if needed.
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You can also reheat in the microwave - cover and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
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Nutritional values are calculated using unsweetened soy milk - other plant milks may yield slightly different results.