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All-In-One Bean Stew with Polenta

By not-recognized
This one-pot bean stew is a hearty meat-free recipe that is perfect midweek comfort food to warm you up on chilly evenings. This version is packed with chunky veggies and plenty of fibre-rich and protein-packed beans…
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Ingredients

13 total
  • 1 tbsp of oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 large carrots, chopped into chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
  • 1 leek, washed and sliced
  • 1 tbsp of rosemary sprigs
  • 2 tbsp of tomato purée
  • 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
  • 400 g of chopped italian tomatoes
  • 250 ml of vegetable stock
  • 400 g of cannellini beans, drained
  • 400 g of red kidney beans, drained
  • 160 g of polenta

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    In a large casserole dish set over a medium heat add the oil, sliced onion, carrots and garlic and cook for 5-10 mins or until beginning to soften. Add the leek, seasoning and a splash of water. Cook for a further 5 mins.

  2. Step 2

    Add the rosemary, tomato purée, balsamic vinegar, stir to combine, and cook for another 2-3 mins.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock and all the beans, simmer for 15-20 mins until thickened. Add the spinach for the last 2-3 mins and stir until fully combined. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

  4. Step 4

    Cook the polenta according to the packet instructions and serve warm with the stew.