Tuscan Style Stew
Indulge in the warm, rustic flavors of this Tuscan Style Stew, a hearty and wholesome dish brimming with fresh vegetables, creamy cannellini beans, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy nights, this one-pot recipe features tender chunks of Russet potatoes, vibrant zucchini, and earthy kale simmered in a rich tomato base infused with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, it’s an excellent choice for a comforting vegetarian meal. Serve it with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for a true taste of Tuscany. Ready in just over an hour, this stew is as nourishing as it is flavorful, making it a crowd-pleasing option for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups cannellini beans (canned), drained and rinsed
- 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
- crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, cannellini beans, potatoes, zucchini, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the chopped kale and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the stew warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Add grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1032 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1334 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
