Tuscan Bean Stew
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- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1lb dried white beans/cannellini (soaked overnight in salted water)4 slices of bacon (Chopped)1 large onion,chopped2 large celery stalks, chopped2 large carrots, shredded8 garlic cloves, chopped6 cups Chicken Broth2 cups of water1 bunch kale or collard greens or spinach1 can diced tomato (14 oz)4 bay leavesRosemaryS&P
The goal of cooking at a low temperature for several hours is to produce lush beans that haven't split and turned to mush, but are still tender.
Soak the beans overnight in salted water.
While preparing chopped vegetables, turn oven on to 300 degrees.
Saute bacon until browned and fat is released. Add chopped vegetables (EXCEPT kale and tomatoes) and cook until somewhat tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 ~ 2 minutes (don't brown). Add broth, water, bay leaves and beans to pot. Cover and place in oven for slow cooking for 11/2 to 2 hours - or until beans are tender on the outside still firm to bite in the middle. Than add kale, tomatoes and 1 Tbs rosemary, S&P to taste. Cook another 15 ~ 45 minutes (depending on bean firmness). Serves 8 generously, 12 comfortably. Excellent with a salad and toasted fresh bread.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RCMEDICI.
Soak the beans overnight in salted water.
While preparing chopped vegetables, turn oven on to 300 degrees.
Saute bacon until browned and fat is released. Add chopped vegetables (EXCEPT kale and tomatoes) and cook until somewhat tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 ~ 2 minutes (don't brown). Add broth, water, bay leaves and beans to pot. Cover and place in oven for slow cooking for 11/2 to 2 hours - or until beans are tender on the outside still firm to bite in the middle. Than add kale, tomatoes and 1 Tbs rosemary, S&P to taste. Cook another 15 ~ 45 minutes (depending on bean firmness). Serves 8 generously, 12 comfortably. Excellent with a salad and toasted fresh bread.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RCMEDICI.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 277.5
- Total Fat: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
- Sodium: 1,023.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 42.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g
- Protein: 20.2 g