Mushroom, White Bean, and Tomato Stew with Parmesan

By á-29897

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 T olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. ground fennel seed
• pinch dried sage
• 12 oz. Crimini mushrooms, washed, trimmed, and cut in quarters (or sixths if the mushrooms are large. Crimini mushrooms are sometimes called Baby Bellas.)
• 1/4 cup homemade chicken stock (or use canned chicken or vegetable broth. If using canned broth I would start with 1/2 cup and reduce it by simmering before adding to the recipe for more concentrated flavor.)
• 1 can (15 oz.) Cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (I used flat Italian parsley, but either kind will work)
• salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional, but good)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from kalynsprintablerecipes.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large heavy frying pan large enough to hold all ingredients. Add onion, garlic, thyme, fennel, and sage and saute, stirring a few times, until the onions are softened and starting to brown. This will take about 8 minutes.

While onions cook wash mushrooms, trim off woody stems, and cut mushrooms into quarters or sixths. When onions are slightly browned, add mushrooms and 1/4 cup stock, and let simmer covered for 5-6 minutes, until mushrooms have shrunk somewhat and released their juice. While mushrooms cook drain the beans into a colander placed in the sink and rinse with cold water until no more foam appears.

After mushrooms have cooked 5-6 minutes, add drained beans, tomatoes and juice, and 1/2 cup chopped parsley to the pan. Cover again and simmer 10 minutes more.

After 10 minutes the stew should be slightly thickened and flavors should be well-blended. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Serve hot, over brown rice or whole wheat pasta, or just in a bowl as a meatless stew. This is great topped with freshly-grated parmesan cheese.