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Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Stew is full flavored with smoky paprika and herby oregano and thyme. It’s filled with good-for-you veggies like red peppers, onions, and corn. And yes, I know that corn is technically a grain and not a veggie.
It’s great during the fall and winter months, as this stew is perfect comfort food, whether you’re a vegan or a meat eater.
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recipe notes
The first time I made this stew I used an 8 ounce can of tomato sauce instead of the 6 ounce can of tomato paste. Either way makes a great stew, the tomato paste makes a bit thicker and richer stew, while the tomato sauce makes a little lighter soupier version. If you find yourself out of one, don’t worry, just sub in the other, and you’ll still be happy!
I like the soy crumbles in this stew. You don’t even notice that they’re there, they just add a little texture and thickening to the stew. If you prefer, use cooked crumbled sausage (meaty or veggie links), or even use cooked ground turkey or ground beef.
Save the remaining canned crushed tomatoes for another recipe, like marinara or salsa. I like to store them in the freezer until I need them. Then, just defrost in the microwave, or if you’re making marinara you can even throw them in the pot while they are frozen and just let them come to temperature while the sauce cooks.
For the jarred red peppers, I use a 12 ounce jar of peppers, which usually has 2 whole peppers in it, and comes out to about 1 ½ cups chopped. You can use jarred ones, or roast your own using this method.
I’ve been using this method of softening the onion in the microwave for years. I like that it cuts down on some of the stove-top time. Especially since the fall months here in California can still be unbearably hot. You can soften the cut in half onion, or you can chop the onion into smaller pieces and soften it that way.
Serving suggestions
Looking for other great white bean dishes? Be sure to check out White Bean Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi, Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake, and White Bean Arugula Salad.
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Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Stew Recipe
Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Stew
Ingredients
- ½ onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy crumbles
- 8 ounce tomato sauce or 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes from a can
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 15 ounce can cannellini beans or any other white beans
- 2 roasted red peppers chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1/3 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- dash red pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh oregano for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Place onion half in a small microwavable bowl with a small amount of water, about 2 tablespoons. Cover the bowl with a plate set upside down over the bowl, and microwave 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
- In a stew pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. While oil heats, chop softened onion. Add chopped onion to stew pot, and cook about 7 minutes or until onion starts to brown. Add soy crumbles to pot, and continue to cook about 3 minutes more. Add tomato sauce or paste, crushed tomatoes, and broth, and cook an additional 3 minutes, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Add remaining ingredients except fresh oregano to the pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 8 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with fresh oregano if desired.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
The flavor and simplicity of this recipe, wow!!! I must try it soon.
peter @feedyoursoultoo
Love the flavors you got here. The color is great.
KC the Kitchen Chopper
This will get me going with using Tofu for dishes. Love this idea.
Janette@culinaryginger
This dish makes me want to grab a large piece of crusty bread and mop it up, that’s how good it looks.
christine (@foodyschmoody)
This dish sounds so easy to make yet it sounds like complex flavors. I love that kind of recipe.
Marlys (This and That)
This sounds so delicious… YUM
homemadefoodjunkie
Ths recipe looks perfect for our garden peppers. I love roasting them and eating them in recipes just like this!
Sarah @ The Chef Next Door
This looks so delicious, and perfect for the upcoming Fall weather!
Manila Spoon
I love the herbs and spices you used here – already guarantees a delicious comfort food for the coming cooler weather! Yum!
Culinary Flavors
I love the idea of softening the onion in the microwave and save time! Great stew Debi!
savoryexperiments
I’m so excited for stew season!!! This looks fabulous!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
Yes, this is just what we need now that we are finally going into fall. My family will love this with the tomato sauce.
klg1982
I can’t wait to make this! I love fall stews!
fearlessdining
This is warm and satisfying for a cold day.
recipesfromapantry
Perfect stew as the weather is now turning over this side of the pond.
pattyanderson54
What a nice comfort meal this is! Love all the ingredients.
mealplanmaven
What a perfect vegetarian comfort food dish Debi! For sure, I will be trying it very soon as you chose some of my most favorite ingredients!
Healing Tomato
This looks so hearty and delicious. We make beans and toast sometimes so I might include a vegetarian version of this recipe next time. Love the red color of tomatoes.
beckysbestbites
Lovely flavor combination in the recipe!! I would really enjoy this vegetarian main dish!!
Catherine
Dear Debi, this sounds wonderfully comforting..right up my alley! xo, Catherine