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April 14, 2019 By Sarah 6 Comments

Stewed White Beans with Tomatoes and Kale

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Channel the European countryside with simple stewed white beans with tomatoes and kale. Cook whole peeled tomatoes with fresh herbs, hearty beans, and kale for a healthy and heart-warming vegetarian meal.

Close-up plate of stewed white beans with tomatoes and kale.

I tried and tested this rustic meal all winter long to find the right combination of ingredients. By using different shapes and sizes of beans plus the crunch of just-cooked kale, this recipe has all the textures and flavors you’ll crave all year long.

Plates of stewed white beans with tomatoes and kale.

The Magic of a Dutch Oven

This recipe is one of many that I cook in my yellow Le Creuset dutch oven, which was a wedding gift from my grandparents. I recommend adding a dutch oven to your wish list (if you don’t already have one), because it distributes heat evenly, can go directly from stovetop to oven, and is great both for cooking and for serving. It’s a big ticket item, but know it will last for decades to come. Other things I cook in my dutch oven:

  • rosemary and roasted garlic bread
  • mac and cheese
  • whole wheat French bread
  • pretty much any soup
Tablescape of stewed white beans with tomatoes and kale.

Choosing Tomatoes

With a simple recipe like this, it’s important to use great tasting ingredients. I used Cento San Marzano tomatoes, which I got them for $3.49 at Wegmans, nothing fancy. There was a giant basil leaf at the bottom and the only ingredients are organic San Marzano tomatoes and puree, salt, and an organic bay leaf. Learn more about canned tomatoes in this Bon Appetit article.

Single plate of stewed white beans with tomatoes and kale.
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Stewed White Beans with Tomatoes and Kale

Single plate of stewed white beans with tomatoes and kale.

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  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shallots, finely diced (2–3 shallots)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano tomatoes)
  • 2 stems rosemary
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can small white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 head kale, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan with a lid or dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, while stirring for 30 seconds. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until shallots and garlic are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes and their juices. Cook, using your spatula to break up the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. Add the rosemary and 2 tsp kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. 
  3. Add beans and bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. 
  4. Remove the rosemary stalks (some leaves will remain) and add the chopped kale. Cook while stirring until the kale is wilted, about 3 minutes. You may have to do this in 2 parts, depending on the size of your pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a torn piece of crunchy baguette.

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  1. Lori says

    April 17, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    I love white beans and these look so homey and satisfying! And the kale racks up the nutritional count for sure! Awesome!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sarah says

      April 18, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks Lori, it’s truly one of my favorite recipes!

      Reply
  2. Niki says

    April 18, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    I’m always looking for meatless meal ideas. This looks so good any comforting! Definitely going my list of dishes to try!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sarah says

      April 18, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks Niki, I hope you love it!

      Reply
  3. Abbey says

    April 24, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    I never cook with white beans, but this changed everything! Love the combo of the tomatoes. Thanks for those tips about choosing the best ones. LOVE Wegman’s!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sarah says

      April 25, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      I don’t know if we would survive without Wegmans. Do you know they have an app? I can load up all the ingredients I need and it sorts everything by aisle (aka my husband can do the shopping!)

      Reply

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