White Bean and Herb Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A hearty vegetarian stew featuring tender white beans simmered with Mediterranean herbs, garlic, and tomatoes for a comforting meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs dried white beans (or cannellini beans), olive oil, yellow onion 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 white beans (or cannellini beans)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 1 cup dried white beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add soaked beans, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender and stew thickens.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley just before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy warm with crusty bread.