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Tomato and basil white-bean stew
Tender beans. A tomato-rich one-pot dinner.
Cooked white beans settle into a rich tomato broth with garlic and dried basil. A handful of spinach finishes this simple one-pot meal, ready for crusty bread or rice.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Wide stainless-steel pot, sieve and spoon.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Soften onion and garlic
Medium heat
Have ready1 tbsp oil · 1 onion · 2 garlic cloves
- Warm oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion for 6–7 minutes, stirring.
- Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Build the tomato broth
Gentle simmer
Have ready400 g / 14 oz tomatoes · 240 ml / 1 cup broth · 1½ tsp basil · ¼ tsp salt
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, dried basil and salt.
- Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
SPICE MAGICDried Basil Leaves SeasoningView this spice →Next: Simmer the beans ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Simmer the beans
Medium-low, uncovered
Have ready2 cans cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
- Add drained and rinsed cooked beans.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring gently.
- Mash a spoonful of beans against the side of the pot if you want a thicker stew.
Why this step matters
Next: Wilt the spinach ↓
Mash a few beans against the pot to thicken the broth without adding cream.Illustrative preparation stage 4 Wilt the spinach
Low heat
Have ready2 packed cups / 60 g baby spinach
- Fold in spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust salt.
- Add a little water if the stew is too thick.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Crusty bread
Steamed rice
Roasted carrots
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Ingredients and allergens
Use fully cooked canned white beans, not raw dried beans, for this method and timing. Check broth ingredients for allergens.
Kitchen tip 2
The drained yield varies by brand. Start with the stated broth and adjust with a splash of water for your preferred consistency.
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