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Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew – A Perfect Vegetarian Recipe

A warm and hearty stew filled with mushrooms, tender beans, and cozy herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Stew:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms button, cremini, or mixed
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup baby spinach or kale optional
  • Juice of half a lemon
Optional Add-ins:
  • Fresh parsley
  • Red pepper flakes
  • A swirl of cream or coconut milk
  • Crusty bread on the side

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and celery.
  2. Add spices, tomato paste, broth, beans, and bay leaf.
  3. Simmer until vegetables soften and broth thickens.
  4. Mash a few beans to adjust texture, stir in greens and lemon juice.
  5. Serve hot with fresh herbs and bread.