Easy Butter Bean Stew
A quick and flavorful one-pot butter bean stew, packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 250g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 1 jar (570g) butter beans, with stock
(Alternatively, rinse the beans and use 300ml vegetable stock) - 1 red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 20g hard cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic:
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. - Cook the Tomatoes:
Add halved cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, and water to the pan. Stir everything together, cover the pan, and let it cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and break down. - Simmer the Beans:
Remove the lid and add the butter beans along with their stock. If you prefer, rinse the beans and substitute with 300ml vegetable stock. Stir, then let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. - Add Spinach and Cheese:
Stir in the chopped spinach, allowing it to wilt. Remove from heat, then sprinkle in the grated cheese, stirring until it melts into the stew. - Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the stew and serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious flavors!
- Serve with crusty garlic bread, or alongside vegetables like tenderstem broccoli or roasted sweetcorn. Alternatively, pair with mashed or baked potatoes.
- Canned diced tomatoes work as a substitute if fresh tomatoes aren’t available.
- For a vegan version, simply omit the hard cheese.
- Crumbled feta on top adds a lovely flavor, though it's optional.