This hearty yet flexible stew comes together with pantry ingredients and delivers layers of flavors. While this stew is simply delicious on its own, wilt-able greens such as kale, escarole or Swiss chard may be added at the end. Parsley and lemon zest mixture brings a brightness to this flavorful stew.
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ROASTED TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN STEW
Course: Main DishesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4-6
servings30
minutesIngredients
½ cup roughly chopped Italian parsley leaves and tender stems
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
1 (24-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil and more for drizzling (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (such as butter or cannellini), rinsed
1 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth, or water
Flaky salt, for serving (optional)
Toasted bread, for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, gently toss together the parsley and lemon zest until well combined; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12-inch), deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium. Add the onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed beans and broth and bring to a simmer. With the back of a spoon or spatula, gently smash about ½ cup of the beans so they slightly thicken the broth. If you want a thicker stew, crush some more of the beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add tomatoes directly to the stew. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more so the flavors combine; season to taste with salt.
- Ladle into shallow bowls. Top each serving with some of the lemon-parsley mixture and drizzle with some more olive oil, and season with flaky salt, if you like. Serve with toasted bread.
Notes
- You can enhance this delicious stew further by adding wilt-able greens such as kale, escarole or Swiss chard at the end with toasted bread crumbs on top. For the final touch, add grated pecorino or Parmesan. The dish can be either vegan or vegetarian.
