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Kale White Bean Stew (Vegan, Gluten Free)

February 7, 2019 by Stephanie 9 Comments

This Bean Stew is chocked full of a hearty array of veggies including white beans & kale. An easy one pot dinner that’s the perfect bowl of comfort for busy nights. Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy Free, Easy.

Bean Stew with Kale and white beans in a black bowl.

 

So when you’re thinking of dinnertime don’t you want it to be….

Hearty, easy and comforting?

I would hope you answered YES to all…. 

Well that’s EXACTLY what you’re getting with a bowl of this White Bean Stew.

Because stews, soups and chili manage to check ✔ off all those boxes…  plus a whole lot more.

And when it’s cold outside I find myself craving these kind of meals even more so.

How can I make a Bean Stew really tasty?

It starts off with basic ingredients and the right seasonings..

Onions, carrots, celery and garlic are a the perfect base for stew.  So chop those first.

 

Chopped carrots, celery, sweet onion, and garlic in a white bowl.

 

And make sure to check the seasoning once the stew has finished cooking.

This Bean Stew is easy to make and a warm hearty bowl of comfort food for busy nights. Can also be made ahead and re-heated. Chocked full of a healthy array of veggies including white beans and kale. Gluten free, Vegan, Dairy free

Cause fresh ingredients and the proper seasoning makes all the difference in the world…

Trust me on this one… I think the hubby was pretty amazed at how tasty bean stew could be.

Can I make this stew ahead?

Yes… And those are actually my favorite kind of meals.

This keeps well in a covered container in the fridge…

So go ahead and make it early in the day & just re-heat at dinnertime. Definitely makes life sooo much easier.

Cause I’m all about the make ahead dishes and leftovers. Love, Love love ❤ em.

What kind of white beans should I use in this stew?

I used cannellini beans but you could easily substitute with navy beans.

And canned beans or dried beans that you’ve pre-cooked work in this…

But for the sake of time and it being easy canned beans work really well in this stew.

Tips for making this recipe:

  1. Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before starting…
  2. Which includes chopping veggies which could be done early in the day
  3. Use fresh & organic ingredients whenever possible…
  4. Making sure herbs are fresh and not out date 
  5. Chop veggies uniform in size to ensure even cooking time

 

 

Bean Stew in a black bowl with a spoon and in background carrots and celery.

 

 

 

Bean stew in a black bowl with a spoon next to it.

 

 

 

 

Bean stew loaded with an array of veggies including white beans, kale in a black bowl on a blue towel.

 

More soups and stew ideas…

  • Slow Cooker Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup 
  • Hearty Minestrone Soup
  • Chickpea Masala Stew

 

AND DON’T FORGET IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW, ALONG WITH A STAR ⭐ RATING!

 

Until next time-xoxo

 

 

Stephanie

 

 

 

5 from 7 votes
Bean stew in a black bowl with a spoon next to it.
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Kale White Bean Stew (Vegan & GF)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

This Bean Stew is loaded with an array of veggies including white beans and kale. Perfect for an easy comforting dinner.

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
Keyword: kale, stew, white bean
Servings: 8
Author: Stephanie
Ingredients
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 large carrots diced- or 3 medium
  • 1 large sweet onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. fennel seed
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 medium russet potatoes peeled & diced
  • 2- 15 ounce cans cannellini beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2-3 cups chopped kale
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • red chili pepper flakes- optional
Instructions
  1. Place olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat and add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, bay leaf & fennel seeds. 

  2. Cook about 5-7 minutes till veggies are translucent.

  3. Then add remaining ingredients reserving the kale till the last 5 minutes of cooking.

  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and cook 30-35 minutes till veggies are just tender.

  5. Add chopped kale the last 5 minutes of cooking.

  6. Taste for salt and pepper.

Recipe Notes

Can also add a dash of red chili pepper flakes if you like just a little spicier.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    February 10, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    Love hearty make ahead meals like this! So perfect for busy days. Plus, who doesn’t love this kinda comfort food this time of year when it’s way to cold? Love to have a bowl of this right now with a big hunk of bread 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      February 10, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      Me too Dawn and Easy & tasty is perfect for any night of the week.

      Reply
  2. Sherri says

    February 7, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    So much flavor in this stew! Yum! Love all the healthy goodness which is much needed this time of year with everyone getting sick. And it looks so colorful! My kind of meal! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      Thanks Sherri and definitely packed with lots of healthy good for you ingredients.😉

      Reply
  3. Kristina says

    February 7, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    This stew looks so warm and hearty! Perfect dish to warm up with on a chilly day!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    February 7, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    Is there anything better than a good hearty stew this time of year? I don’t think so! This looks like it would warm the family right up! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Caroline says

    February 7, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    I’ve made something similar a few times and it’s definitely a lovely hearty and comforting combination, great for a cold day.

    Reply
  6. Elaine Benoit says

    February 7, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    I love stew and this kale white bean stew looks so scrumptious! I love that it not only looks easy to make but that it is gluten free!!

    Reply
  7. Lisa Bynum says

    February 7, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Looks like a big ol’ bowl of healthy right there! I love it.

    Reply

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