- Calories 216
- Calories from fat 25%
- Fat 6g
- Sat fat 1g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 762mg
- Carbohydrate 31g
- Fiber 10g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 11g
Cannellini Bean Stew
Christopher Baker
How to Make It
Step 1
In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, bring the beans, broth, garlic, bay leaf, and carrots to a boil.
Step 2
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Step 3
Add the spinach, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and stir for 1 minute.
Step 4
Spoon the stew into bowls. Drizzle with the oil. If desired, add some vinegar or Parmesan.
jolly14579
2013-11-25T15:46:21-05:00
Really simple and easy (and cheap)! Loved it! I also really liked the balsamic at the end. It added a nice dimension. This will be a repeat sure!
Vegtbull
2012-02-17T11:17:13-05:00
Excellent recipe. My 5 year old asked for it in his lunch for the next day and my husband asked me to keep this recipe to make again. Easy, nutritious crowd pleaser. Make it as written (don't skip the olive oil) and you won't be sorry. 5 stars
seabelis
2012-02-08T00:36:29-05:00
Very good, very easy, very healthful. A keeper for sure.
claudmonica1
2012-02-02T10:55:11-05:00
Looks great and I plan to fix for dinner tonight because I have all of the ingredients at home. I agree totally about finishing it with oil and vinegar. It adds so much flavor and not as many calories as you would think. I love olive oil's flavor!!
rosiej
2012-02-02T10:37:07-05:00
To all: Sometimes Extra Virgin olive oil is added at the END of a dish purely for flavor. As another member posted, using it for frying will cause it to burn because of it's delicate structure. Many Italian recipes call for the Extra Virgin oil to be used as a "topping" because of it's distinct and unique taste. They call it a "finishing" oil and some can be quite expensive and should only be used for that purpose. While extra virgin oils come in a wide range of prices and can be used in many ways, the more expensive ones are meant to be used as another layer of taste to give the dish that extra special "finished" appeal.
Margee
2011-09-15T11:42:45-04:00
I look forward to trying this. I agree with Tyler about the oil. Would omit that, but might add chicken to give it a little extra protein.
tylercat43
2011-09-15T11:15:49-04:00
For the life of me, can't figure out why you would have to add oil (and extra calories) to this already low-calorie dish.
