Warming Beans + Veggie Stew
A hearty, soul-warming stew that comes together fast. The kind of thing you want on a cold weeknight — deeply savory, filling, and surprisingly simple.
Ingredients
- Green beans2 cups
- Garlic4 cloves
- Cherry tomatoes1 pint
- Cannellini beans2 cans (15oz)
- Veggie stock2 cups
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- French bread1 loaf
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Steps
- 01
Sauté the base
Heat olive oil over medium-high. Add sliced garlic and green beans. Sauté until garlic is golden and beans start to blister, about 5 minutes.
Don't rush the garlic — let it get some color
- 02
Burst the tomatoes
Add cherry tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they burst and release their juices. Use a spoon to gently crush them as they soften.
Takes about 8 minutes — you'll know when they're ready
- 03
Add beans and stock
Add drained cannellini beans, pour in stock, add sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- 04
Simmer to thickness
Simmer uncovered until the stew reaches your preferred consistency, 10–15 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Thicker is better — let it reduce down
- 05
Serve
Ladle into bowls. Serve with thick slices of toasted French bread rubbed with olive oil.