Creamy Tomato White Bean (Print-Friendly Recipe)
A creamy tomato and white bean stew with fresh greens and tangy lemon, perfect for a quick vegan lunch.
# Ingredients List:
→ Vegetables
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1 small yellow onion, sliced
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8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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2 cups baby greens (baby arugula or spinach)
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1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced (for garnish)
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1 small lemon, juiced
→ Canned and Packaged Goods
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1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
→ Liquids and Broth
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1 1/4 cup vegetable broth
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1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
→ Thickening Agents and Creams
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1 tablespoon arrowroot starch (or tapioca/cornstarch)
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1/4 cup vegan cream cheese (or coconut cream/cashew cream)
→ Seasonings
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 -
Heat 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, for approximately 5 minutes until softened.
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Add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pan. Cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and tomato paste darkens.
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In a small bowl, whisk arrowroot starch with a small amount of vegetable broth to form a slurry. Combine this slurry with the remaining vegetable broth.
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Pour the broth mixture into the saucepan, add drained cannellini beans, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened and heated through.
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Stir in vegan cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Add baby greens and cook for about 1 minute until wilted. Mix in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Top the stew with fresh basil slices and serve immediately, optionally alongside rice, quinoa, toast, or greens.
# Extra Information:
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, adding a splash of water or broth if necessary.