Name: Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, chopped (or use white onions or shallots); 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (heirloom tomatoes work too); 3 cloves garlic, minced (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, dry-packed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini preferred); 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon arrowroot, tapioca, or cornstarch; 2 cups baby greens (spinach, kale, or arugula); 4 oz vegan cream cheese (optional); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Fresh basil, for garnish

Description

This Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew is not only rich in flavor but also incredibly wholesome, making it a fantastic option for those who love plant-based meals.

Ingredients

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1 yellow onion, chopped (or use white onions or shallots)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (heirloom tomatoes work too)
3 cloves garlic, minced (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, dry-packed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini preferred)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon arrowroot, tapioca, or cornstarch
2 cups baby greens (spinach, kale, or arugula)
4 oz vegan cream cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

Start by heating a splash of olive oil in your medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until it’s fragrant and translucent. Following this, add your halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook them until they soften, which should take around 5 minutes.
After your tomatoes have softened, it’s time to add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste into the pan. Cook these for about 1 minute, stirring continuously until the aromatic scents fill your kitchen.
Next, grab a small bowl and mix your starch (arrowroot, tapioca, or cornstarch) with a splash of the vegetable broth to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the saucepan alongside the remaining broth and your canned white beans, which you’ve rinsed and drained. Allow everything to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Take your vegan cream cheese and stir it into the simmering stew until it melts and incorporates into the warm mixture. Finally, gently add in your chosen baby greens.
Ladle the creamy tomato white bean stew into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; it tastes even better the next day!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 287 kcal
Sodium: 460 mg
Protein: 12 g