Description
This comforting One-Pot White Bean Mushroom Stew combines tender mushrooms, creamy white beans, and fresh baby greens in a flavorful, dairy-free broth. Enhanced with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon, this stew is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal that can be enjoyed on its own or served over grains or toast.
Ingredients
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms (combination of cremini and shiitake)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups baby greens (baby chard, arugula, or spinach)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced, for garnish
Dry Ingredients & Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch, tapioca starch, or cornstarch
- Salt, about ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper, about ¼ teaspoon
Liquids & Others
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened, unflavored dairy-free milk
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini beans preferred), drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms, sautéing for 6 to 8 minutes until they are slightly browned and caramelized.
- Add Garlic and Thyme: Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook while stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare Starch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot (or tapioca/cornstarch) with a splash of vegetable broth until smooth. Then, mix this slurry into the remaining vegetable broth.
- Simmer Beans and Broth: Pour the broth mixture and dairy-free milk into the saucepan. Add the drained white beans. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the stew thickens slightly and is heated through.
- Add Greens and Season: Stir in the baby greens and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Mix in the tamari (or soy sauce) and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh sliced basil. Enjoy the stew on its own or served over rice, quinoa, pasta, greens, or with toast.
Notes
- You can substitute the dairy-free milk with any plant-based milk of your choice, just ensure it is unsweetened and unflavored.
- Arrowroot starch is preferred as it creates a clear, glossy thickener, but tapioca or cornstarch work well too.
- For added protein, consider topping with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or toasted nuts.
- This stew reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust tamari or soy sauce quantity to control sodium levels.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
