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Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew

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This creamy tomato white bean stew is a hearty, protein-packed vegan dish made with beans, greens, and a velvety tomato base. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s nourishing, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, cozy weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

1 small yellow onion, sliced

8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans (or other white beans), drained and rinsed

1 1/4 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp arrowroot starch, tapioca starch, or cornstarch

2 cups baby greens (spinach or arugula)

1/4 cup vegan cream cheese (or coconut cream/cashew cream)

1 small lemon, juiced

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk starch with a splash of broth. Add this mixture to the remaining broth and pour into the pan.
  5. Add beans and simmer on low for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in vegan cream cheese until melted. Add greens and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • Use chickpeas, navy beans, or great northern beans as alternatives.
  • Add extra vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • For a spicier version, stir in red pepper flakes or smoked paprika.
  • Substitute vegan cream cheese with coconut cream, cashew cream, or silken tofu.
  • Best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated; not recommended for freezing.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Stew
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg