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Cannellini Bean Stew

 

A delicious meat-free stew...
 

Two 15 ounce 

 

cans cannellini or other white beans, drained

 

One 14.5 ounce 

 

can low-sodium chicken broth

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, smashed

 

1 whole 

 

bay leaf

 

6 large 

 

carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces

 

3 cups 

 

fresh spinach leaves

 

½ tsp 

 

kosher salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

black pepper

 

2 Tbs 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

1 Tbs 

 

balsamic vinegar (optional)

 

¼ cup 

 

(1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

 

1

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 the spinach, salt, and pepper and stir for 1 minute.

2

Spoon the stew into bowls. Drizzle with the oil. If desired, add either some vinegar or Parmesan (or both).

 

Servings: 6

 

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