Mediterranean Sausage White Bean Stew
A hearty, slow-simmered stew with Italian sausage, garden vegetables, and creamy white beans, infused with oregano and sun-ripened tomatoes. This mediterranean-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs casings removed Italian sausage, olive oil, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 lb, casings removed Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, diced onion
- 2, diced carrots
- 2, diced potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained white beans
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage and cook for 5 minutes, breaking into small pieces with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced potatoes to the pot, stirring to coat in oil. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried oregano to the pot, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 can rinsed white beans, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Step 5: Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mediterranean Sausage White Bean Stew take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Mediterranean Sausage White Bean Stew?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Mediterranean Sausage White Bean Stew?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Mediterranean Sausage White Bean Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Mediterranean Sausage White Bean Stew?
Mediterranean soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.