Great Northern Bean Stew with Mushrooms, Greens, and Tomatoes
I ate an amazing, white bean stew at my friend's wedding. This is my best effort at replicating it. It's a simple, quick, and delicious stew using white beans and some tasty vegetables.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound mushrooms sliced
- 2 handfuls greens chopped, see note*
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 15-ounce cans Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
Instructions
- Add the oil, mushrooms, greens, soy sauce, and flavorings to a large pot. Put a lid on the pot and cook on low until the greens begin to wilt, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly to med-low. Cook until most of the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir every minute or two to prevent sticking.
- Once most of the liquid has evaporated, add the beans and the tomatoes. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook until everything is hot. Stir to prevent sticking.
- Serving Suggestions:Serve over rice or pasta.Serve alongside a nice piece of meat.
Notes
* Use a bit of a firmer green, like spinach, chard, or kale. A spring mix would be okay, but it will get soggy.