Tuscan White Bean Stew
A rustic Italian stew of creamy cannellini beans, tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, Tuscan kale, and fresh herbs in a savory broth.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Step 2
Add the onion, carrot, celery, and ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
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Step 3
Stir in the garlic, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant.
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Step 4
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it darkens slightly and coats the vegetables.
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Step 5
Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, and remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt.
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Step 6
Increase to high heat and bring the stew to a boil.
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Step 7
Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered until the broth thickens slightly.
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Step 8
Stir in the kale and continue simmering over low heat until tender.
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Step 9
Remove the stew from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers at 4°C or below, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- Hot liquid and steam can cause burns.
- Cooked leftovers require prompt cooling and refrigeration.