Cannellini Bean Stew

Name: Cannellini Bean Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 Onion, chopped; 1/2-1 Tsp Minced fresh garlic (or bottled minced garlic); 2 Cups Vegetable broth or water; 15 Ounce Can White cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 Tomato, chopped; 1-2 Tbsp Slivered fresh basil; Several Twists Fresh ground pepper

This is another recipe that is a favorite at the McDougall Program. It is very easy to prepare and the leftovers are great the next day. This recipe may easily be doubled for more servings.

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients

1/2 Onion, chopped

1/2-1 Tsp Minced fresh garlic (or bottled minced garlic)

2 Cups Vegetable broth or water

15 Ounce Can White cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 Tomato, chopped

1-2 Tbsp Slivered fresh basil

Several Twists Fresh ground pepper

Directions

1 Place onion and garlic in a saucepan with the broth. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until onion softens slightly. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.

2 Serve plain in a bowl with some bread or ladle over whole grains, pasta or potatoes.

Hints: If fresh tomatoes are not in season, use canned diced tomatoes instead. Substitute 3/4 cup of drained, canned diced tomatoes for every 1 tomato.

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