In the realm of hearty and flavorful meals, the Cannellini Bean and Greens Stew emerges as a culinary delight, offering a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. This wholesome stew is a harmonious blend of tender cannellini beans, vibrant greens like Swiss chard or kale, and an aromatic broth infused with garlic, herbs, and a touch of spice. Its versatility allows for variations in ingredients, making it a customizable dish that caters to diverse preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal, a meat-lover looking for a hearty meatless option, or simply an enthusiast of comforting and nutritious dishes, this Cannellini Bean and Greens Stew promises a satisfying culinary experience. From the classic Italian version to lighter variations featuring different greens and seasonings, this article presents a collection of recipes that showcase the diverse culinary expressions of this delectable stew.
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GREENS, CANNELLINI BEANS, AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE PAN STEW
Any flavor of cooked chicken sausage can act as the base for this customizable skillet stew that includes a supporting cast of greens, beans and punchy vinegars.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a very large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Remove mixture from skillet; keep warm.
- Add beans, thyme, and garlic. Cook and stir to heat through. Add broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until reduced by about half. Gradually add kale, stirring until wilted before adding more. Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until all of the greens are slightly wilted and tender. Add sausage mixture and vinegar; heat through. Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1012 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
CANNELLINI BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a grill pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the fennel, onion, 1 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes (plus juices), beans, kale and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the kale has wilted, 25 to 30 minutes.
- While the stew is cooking, place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Add the sausages and grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Remove the pan from the oven and add the cooked sausage slices. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Spoon the stew into bowls and serve.
CANNELLINI-BEAN AND GREENS STEW
Half of the beans are mashed while the rest are left whole, giving this hearty one-pot stew a wonderfully chunky texture. Toasted ciabatta flavored with sage and garlic makes the perfect accompaniment.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add bread; cook, flipping once and adding sage sprigs halfway through, until toasted, 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; lightly rub one side with whole garlic clove. Season with salt.
- Discard oil; return skillet to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, sliced garlic, carrots, and chopped sage; season with salt and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until garlic is golden. Add wine; cook until evaporated, 2 minutes. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender and liquid has reduced slightly, 25 minutes. Transfer 1 cup beans to a bowl; mash and return to pot. Stir in greens just until wilted; season with salt. Serve over toast, with cheese and a drizzle of oil.
BEANS AND GREENS STEW WITH DOENJANG
In this deeply comforting stew, the hardest part is washing and chopping the greens, which is to say, not very hard. Earthy-sweet Swiss chard, especially rainbow chard, tastes beautiful here, but coarsely chopped spinach, kale, mustard or radish greens, napa cabbage or broccoli rabe would be lovely, too. Canned cannellini beans, crushed lightly with a wooden spoon, thicken the gentle, savory broth. The key to this dish lies in how you layer each ingredient into the pot: The onion and scallions are first browned to start an umami-rich base; the Korean fermented soybean paste, doenjang (see Tip), is bloomed in oil to awaken its deep, salty funkiness; and then the honey is caramelized slightly for sweetness and floral complexity. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, weeknight, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium and add 2 tablespoons oil, the onion and scallions. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the remaining tablespoon oil and the doenjang, and stir until heated through and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Move the onion mixture to one side of the pot, add the honey and red-pepper flakes to the empty side, and let the honey bubble and caramelize, about 1 minute.
- Add the beans and stir to coat. Add the soy sauce and 2 cups water, raise the heat to high, and bring to a gentle boil, using the wooden spoon to crush some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the broth.
- Stir in the chard, cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering until the greens have cooked down and darkened in color, about 10 minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in the grated garlic. Taste and add more salt, pepper and doenjang as desired. Serve in large bowls over or alongside rice.
CANNELLINI BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW
This recipe is amazing, and comes from Kalyn at Kalyn's Kitchen. It could be made with any kind of sausage really, however I used a smoked turkey and it turned out so well, even the kiddos ate it up!!
Provided by JessaHan
Categories Stew
Time P1DT1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If using dried beans, soak overnight, discard soaking water. Add beans to pot, cover with water by several inches. Add 1/2 onion (coarsly chopped), and 3-4 bay leaves. Simmer until soft (about 45 minutes). When done, drain in sink.
- While beans are cooking, cut sausage in half lengthwise, then cut into half-moon slices. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in heavy Dutch oven, sauté sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. When done, remove to bowl.
- Add chopped onion to pot, sauté for 2 minutes, adding more oil if necessary. After 2 minutes, add chopped garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and juice, dried oregano, dried marjoram, and chicken stock to pot with onions and garlic. Add sausage back to pot and cook at a low simmer about 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, add drained beans and simmer 15 minutes more. (If the mixture seems too dry at this point, add a bit more chicken stock.).
- Add chopped basil and balsamic vinegar and simmer 5 minutes more. Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with freshly grated parmasean (Romano works nicely as well).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 700.4, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 11.2
CANNELLINI BEAN STEW
Tuscan-inspired soups often seem to be overladen with ingredients, leaving them rather expensive and time consuming to make. In spite of the simplicity of this recipe, I don't find anything lacking. It has an excellent flavor and I can make it many times a year because it's so fast and inexpensive. Serve with crusty bread and a salad.
Provided by Eat Your Vegetables
Categories Clear Soup
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, bring the beans, broth, garlic, bay leaf, and carrots to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf. Add he spinach, salt and pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
- Spoon the stew into bowls. Drizzle with the oil. If desired, add either some of vinegar or Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 488.5, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 15.7
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of greens: This will add flavor and texture to the stew. Kale, collard greens, and spinach are all good choices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Cumin, coriander, and paprika are all good additions to this stew. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Cannellini Bean and Greens Stew is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and greens. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying stew that the whole family will enjoy.
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