White Beans Vegan Stew

White Beans Vegan Stew
This super simple, yet satisfying and delicious stew is filling enough to be a wholesome dinner or you can enjoy anytime you’re craving a warm bowl of comfort food with a piece of crusty bread Buckwheat Millet Oat Bread.
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Gluten Free, Low Carbs, Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Yeast Free, Egg Free, Vegan, Nut Free

GF
Gluten Free
LC
Low Carbs
SF
Sugar Free
DF
Dairy Free
OF
Oil Free
YF
Yeast Free
EF
Egg Free
VG
Vegan
NF
Nut Free

Ingredients:

NameUnitsTIP
Soaked (brined) dried beans2 cups
Vegetable Oil4 tablespoons
Onions2
Medium Carrots, shredded3
Head of a Garlic1
Sundried Tomatoes4
Bay Leaf1
Whole Black Pepper10
Salt, to taste1 tsp

Optional Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Oregano
1 tablespoon Thyme
Crushed Red Pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Overnight Soak. Rinse the beans (2 cups), place them in a large bowl and add water to cover them by 2 inches, add salt (2 tbsp), mix thoroughly and let them soak overnight. Drain and rinse beans before using.

    Overnight Soak. Rinse the beans (2 cups), place them in a large bowl and add water to cover them by 2 inches, add salt (2 tbsp), mix thoroughly and let them soak overnight. Drain and rinse beans before using.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Place soaked beans in a large pot. Cover them by 3-inches with fresh water (or for each cup of soaked beans use 3 cups of water) and bring to a boil. Some foam might gather on top of the pot, skim it off with a spoon as necessary.

    Place soaked beans in a large pot. Cover them by 3-inches with fresh water (or for each cup of soaked beans use 3 cups of water) and bring to a boil. Some foam might gather on top of the pot, skim it off with a spoon as necessary.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Reduce heat, add any flavorings of choice: bay leaf (1), whole carrot (1), whole onion (1), celery stalks (2), garlic cloves (4), whole black peppers (10), vegetable oil (1 tbsp), and simmer gently covered until beans are tender. 15 minutes before the beans are ready, stir in 1 tablespoon of salt.

    Reduce heat, add any flavorings of choice: bay leaf (1), whole carrot (1), whole onion (1), celery stalks (2), garlic cloves (4), whole black peppers (10), vegetable oil (1 tbsp), and simmer gently covered until beans are tender. 15 minutes before the beans are ready, stir in 1 tablespoon of salt.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Most beans will cook in 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the variety.

    Most beans will cook in 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the variety.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Next, heat the vegetable oil (3 tbsp) in a wide, heavy-based pan and cook chopped onion (1) until it turns a light brown color and has a slightly caramelized appearance for about 10 -15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Adding some salt at the start of the process will draw out some of the water, helping them brown faster.

    Next, heat the vegetable oil (3 tbsp) in a wide, heavy-based pan and cook chopped onion (1) until it turns a light brown color and has a slightly caramelized appearance for about 10 -15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Adding some salt at the start of the process will draw out some of the water, helping them brown faster.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Add garlic (2 cloves), shreded carrots (2), whole sun-dried tomatoes (4) and continue cooking for about 10 more minutes.

    Add garlic (2 cloves), shreded carrots (2), whole sun-dried tomatoes (4) and continue cooking for about 10 more minutes.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Add cooked beans and veggie broth (water from boiled beans which is full of flavor and good nutrients), add salt, and thyme. Mix well and bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.

    Add cooked beans and veggie broth (water from boiled beans which is full of flavor and good nutrients), add salt, and thyme. Mix well and bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Finish with minced garlic (3 cloves), crushed red pepper flakes and parsley. Taste and adjust seasonig, then let sit to cool and thicken.

    Finish with minced garlic (3 cloves), crushed red pepper flakes and parsley. Taste and adjust seasonig, then let sit to cool and thicken.

  • White Beans Vegan Stew
    Serve with a piece of warm, crusty bread (Buckwheat Millet Oat Bread)

    Serve with a piece of warm, crusty bread (Buckwheat Millet Oat Bread)

Comments:

  • White Beans Vegan Stew

    White Beans Vegan Stew

    This white bean stew is absolutely delicious as is, but if you're looking to customize the flavor you can try to add more vegetables to the stew, consider adding diced celery, potatoes, leaks, peas, or even zucchini. These vegetables can add extra flavor, texture, and nutritional value to the dish. Simply sauté them along with the onion and garlic before adding the beans. Just before serving, squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the stew. It can help enhance the taste of the beans, vegetables, and herbs in the stew. How to serve:
    - Crusty bread: Serve the bean stew with slices of crusty bread.
    - Rice or grains: As a side dish, accompany the stew with cooked rice, quinoa, or your favorite grains. The grains absorb the delicious stew juices, providing an additional element of heartiness and serving as a base for the beans and vegetables.