Tuscan Bean Stew
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tuscan Bean Stew
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A delicious mixture of beans, pasta and root vegetables inspired by my student travels and perfect for an easy midweek supper.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced finely
- 1 small leek sliced
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 1 large baking potato peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 200 ml water (half the empty tomato can)
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- salt and pepper to taste
- 400 g tin mixed beans drained
- 100 g macaroni or other small pasta shape
- Small handful basil leaves torn
- Grated Grana Padano or Parmesan for sprinkling (or vegetarian / vegan equivalent)
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, onion and leek in a large deep saucepan and fry over a gently over a low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the carrot, potato and garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and 200ml water to the pan, then crumble in the stock cube and add a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then cook over a low heat for 20 minutes.
- Add the drained tin of mixed beans and cook for 10 more minutes, until the potato is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile cook the macaroni according to pack instructions. When the macaroni is cooked, drain and add to the bean stew.
- Tear up your basil and add to the stew. Serve the stew with the cheese sprinkled over the top, or put the cheese in a bowl on the table for everyone to help themselves.
Notes
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
1057mg
(30%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3134IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1057mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3134IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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