Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Cannellini Bean Stew takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Cannellini Bean Stew takes 20 minutes to cook.

Cannellini Bean Stew makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cannellini Bean Stew are:

2 15-ounce cans cannellini or other white
beans, drained
1 14.5-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bay leaf
6 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 3-
inch pieces
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
kosher salt and black pepper
12 oz. smoked pork chop, diced
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil(optional)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan
(optional)

Here is how you make Cannellini Bean Stew:

1. In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, bring the beans, broth, garlic, bay leaf, smoked pork chop and carrots to a boil.2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the carrots and meat are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove anddiscard the bay leaf.3. Add the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir for 1 minute.4. Spoon the stew into bowls. Drizzle with the oil. If desired, add some vinegar or Parmesan.Serving Size: Serves 4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAROLJEAN64.

The nutritional information for Cannellini Bean Stew is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 304.0

• Total Fat: 4.4 g
• Cholesterol: 45.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,513.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
• Protein: 26.3 g