Description
A hearty and flavorful stew made with mushrooms and beans, perfect for a meatless meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 T olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. ground fennel seed
- pinch dried sage
- 1 lb. Cremini mushrooms, washed, trimmed, and cut in quarters or sixths
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- one 15 oz. can Cannellini beans, rinsed
- one 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- to taste salt and fresh ground black pepper
- optional freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Vegetarian Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy frying pan big enough to hold all the ingredients.
- Add onion, garlic, thyme, fennel, and sage and cook, stirring a few times, until the onions are softened and starting to brown, about 8 minutes.
- While onions cook, wash mushrooms, trim off woody stems, and cut mushrooms into quarters or sixths.
- When onions are slightly browned, add mushrooms and vegetable broth, and let simmer covered for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms have shrunk and released their juice.
- While mushrooms cook, drain the beans into a colander placed in the sink and rinse with cold water until no more foam appears.
- After mushrooms have cooked for 5-6 minutes, add drained beans, tomatoes and juice from the can, and chopped parsley to the pan.
- Cover again and simmer for 10 minutes more.
- After 10 minutes, the stew should be slightly thickened and flavors should be well-blended.
- Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Serve hot, over brown rice or cauliflower rice, or just in a bowl as a meatless stew.
Notes
- Using a reduced vegetable broth can enhance the flavor of the stew.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness to the dish, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg