Best 7 Cannellini Bean And Greens Stew Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary exploration, where we embark on a journey to discover the art of creating a delectable cannellini bean and greens stew. This stew, steeped in history and infused with the rustic charm of Italian cuisine, offers a symphony of flavors that promises to delight your palate. As we delve into the world of this comforting dish, let us uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect pot of cannellini bean and greens stew, a dish that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREENS, CANNELLINI BEANS, AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE PAN STEW



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Any flavor of cooked chicken sausage can act as the base for this customizable skillet stew that includes a supporting cast of greens, beans and punchy vinegars.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 3 ounce cooked chicken Andouille sausage links, cut up
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges (1/2 cup)
1 15-16 ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 14.5 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
12 cup chopped kale
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a very large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Remove mixture from skillet; keep warm.
  • Add beans, thyme, and garlic. Cook and stir to heat through. Add broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until reduced by about half. Gradually add kale, stirring until wilted before adding more. Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until all of the greens are slightly wilted and tender. Add sausage mixture and vinegar; heat through. Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1012 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

CANNELLINI BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium fennel bulbs, outer layers removed, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans
One 10-ounce bunch kale, center rib removed, leaves chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 turkey or chicken Italian sausage links

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a grill pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the fennel, onion, 1 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes (plus juices), beans, kale and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the kale has wilted, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • While the stew is cooking, place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Add the sausages and grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and add the cooked sausage slices. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Spoon the stew into bowls and serve.

CANNELLINI-BEAN AND GREENS STEW



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Half of the beans are mashed while the rest are left whole, giving this hearty one-pot stew a wonderfully chunky texture. Toasted ciabatta flavored with sage and garlic makes the perfect accompaniment.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
4 slices (each 1 inch thick) ciabatta (from a 12-ounce loaf)
3 sprigs sage, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled, 2 thinly sliced
Kosher salt and red-pepper flakes
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
2 cans (each 15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
4 cups assorted baby greens, such as kale, spinach, and chard
Grated Parmesan or Grana Padano, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add bread; cook, flipping once and adding sage sprigs halfway through, until toasted, 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; lightly rub one side with whole garlic clove. Season with salt.
  • Discard oil; return skillet to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, sliced garlic, carrots, and chopped sage; season with salt and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until garlic is golden. Add wine; cook until evaporated, 2 minutes. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender and liquid has reduced slightly, 25 minutes. Transfer 1 cup beans to a bowl; mash and return to pot. Stir in greens just until wilted; season with salt. Serve over toast, with cheese and a drizzle of oil.

BEANS AND GREENS STEW WITH DOENJANG



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In this deeply comforting stew, the hardest part is washing and chopping the greens, which is to say, not very hard. Earthy-sweet Swiss chard, especially rainbow chard, tastes beautiful here, but coarsely chopped spinach, kale, mustard or radish greens, napa cabbage or broccoli rabe would be lovely, too. Canned cannellini beans, crushed lightly with a wooden spoon, thicken the gentle, savory broth. The key to this dish lies in how you layer each ingredient into the pot: The onion and scallions are first browned to start an umami-rich base; the Korean fermented soybean paste, doenjang (see Tip), is bloomed in oil to awaken its deep, salty funkiness; and then the honey is caramelized slightly for sweetness and floral complexity. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 large scallions, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons doenjang (fermented soybean paste; see Tip), plus more to taste
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 bunch Swiss or rainbow chard, coarsely chopped with stems (4 packed cups)
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium and add 2 tablespoons oil, the onion and scallions. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the remaining tablespoon oil and the doenjang, and stir until heated through and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Move the onion mixture to one side of the pot, add the honey and red-pepper flakes to the empty side, and let the honey bubble and caramelize, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beans and stir to coat. Add the soy sauce and 2 cups water, raise the heat to high, and bring to a gentle boil, using the wooden spoon to crush some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the broth.
  • Stir in the chard, cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering until the greens have cooked down and darkened in color, about 10 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the grated garlic. Taste and add more salt, pepper and doenjang as desired. Serve in large bowls over or alongside rice.

CANNELLINI BEAN AND SHRIMP STEW



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Cannellini beans are white kidney beans; substitute Great Northern beans, if you prefer. Serve with brown rice or warm rustic bread to sop up all the juices; also make a salad of baby greens with oil and vinegar. Very healthy recipe for you! CookingLight Magazine, December 2007 edition.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb unpeeled large shrimp
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups water
8 ounces bottled clam juice
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more if you choose) or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more if you choose)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups cooked cannellini beans
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells.
  • Cover and chill shrimp.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add reserved shrimp shells to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until shells turn pink.
  • Stir in wine; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
  • Stir in 2 cups water, clam juice, and bay leaf; simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Set shrimp stock aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomato paste and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
  • Strain shrimp stock through a colander over Dutch oven; discard solids.
  • Add beans to pan; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Stir in shrimp; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  • Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 116.3, Sodium 571.8, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 7, Protein 28.9

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW



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This comforting and substantial white bean and sausage stew is a soup that eats like a meal! Browning the sausage in a dry pan creates a beautiful fond that adds rich flavor. With beans, greens, and sausage, this stew is incredibly nutritious and warms you from the inside out. Serve with a hunk of crusty Italian bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 9h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups dry cannellini beans
4 (6 ounce) Italian sausage links with garlic and fennel
1 cup chopped yellow onion
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
6 cups water, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
4 cups chopped kale
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
6 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
6 pinches red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Soak beans in cold water, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain beans and set aside.
  • Make a cut down the center of each sausage and peel off the casing. Transfer sausage into a dry soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown sausage, while breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Cook and stir until juices start to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan, creating a fond, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add onion and stir to coat in the rendered sausage fat. Cook until onion starts to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add white wine to deglaze the pot. Add black pepper, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and water.
  • Add drained beans, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to simmer until beans are tender, about 30 more minutes. Taste beans to be certain they are perfectly cooked.
  • Smash about 1/4 of the beans with a potato masher to give the stew a creamy texture if desired. Stir in chopped kale, increase heat to medium, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Ladle hot soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1989.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CANNELLINI BEAN STEW



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Tuscan-inspired soups often seem to be overladen with ingredients, leaving them rather expensive and time consuming to make. In spite of the simplicity of this recipe, I don't find anything lacking. It has an excellent flavor and I can make it many times a year because it's so fast and inexpensive. Serve with crusty bread and a salad.

Provided by Eat Your Vegetables

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 bay leaf
6 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • 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 he spinach, salt and pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
  • Spoon the stew into bowls. Drizzle with the oil. If desired, add either some of vinegar or Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 488.5, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 15.7

Tips:

  • Soak the cannellini beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of greens: This will add flavor and texture to the stew. Some good options include kale, spinach, collard greens, and mustard greens.
  • Don't overcook the greens: They should be wilted but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Add some spice: A pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder can add a nice kick to the stew.
  • Serve with crusty bread or cornbread: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Cannellini bean and greens stew is a hearty, flavorful, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and greens. This stew is also very adaptable, so you can easily add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this cannellini bean and greens stew a try.

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