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Tuscan Bean Stew

A delicious mixture of beans, pasta and root vegetables inspired by my student travels and perfect for an easy midweek supper.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 365 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the carrot, potato and garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the drained tin of mixed beans and cook for 10 more minutes, until the potato is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Meanwhile cook the macaroni according to pack instructions. When the macaroni is cooked, drain and add to the bean stew.
  6. 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

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

% 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.