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Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew

This creamy vegan tomato white bean stew is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. With white beans, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, greens, and a touch of vegan cream cheese, it’s a hearty plant-based meal ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 287
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz can cannellini beans (or other white beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch, or cornstarch)
  • 2 cups baby greens (arugula or spinach)
  • 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese (or coconut cream, or cashew cream)
  • 1 small lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  2. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the paste darkens.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk arrowroot starch with a splash of broth, then mix into the remaining vegetable broth.
  4. Pour broth into the pan and add the beans. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened and heated through.
  5. Stir in vegan cream cheese until melted and creamy. Add baby greens and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil. Enjoy on its own or with rice, quinoa, or bread.

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Reheat gently on the stovetop over low-medium heat, stirring frequently. Add a splash of water or broth if needed.
• Enjoy on its own, or serve over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread.
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