Braised Tuscan White Beans with Rosemary and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

A comforting Italian-inspired stew featuring tender white beans slowly braised with fresh rosemary and garlic, perfect as a side or light main. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs dried cannellini beans, water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried cannellini beans
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried cannellini beans and soak in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain before cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add the soaked beans, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2 cups vegetable broth, 4 cups water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender and the liquid has thickened slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove rosemary sprigs, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.