Cozy up with a bowl of hearty, flavor-packed goodness with this Pesto-Infused White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Stew made effortlessly in your crockpot. This comforting recipe combines tender cannellini beans, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes in a rich, herbaceous broth enhanced with fragrant basil pesto. Slow-cooked to perfection, the stew is finished with fresh spinach and a splash of lemon juice for a bright, fresh twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish serves as a complete meal when paired with crusty bread. Easy to prepare and loaded with nourishing flavors, this crockpot stew is destined to become a family favorite!
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Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer the mixture to your crockpot.
Add the cannellini beans, vegetable broth, sun-dried tomatoes, diced carrots, celery, potatoes, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Gently stir to combine.
Set the crockpot to cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
About 30 minutes before the cook time ends, stir in the basil pesto and fresh spinach. Let the stew continue cooking until the spinach is wilted and everything is well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice for a bright, fresh finish.
Ladle the stew into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Serving size | (3028.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3315.3 |
Total Fat 130.1g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 38.6g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g | |
Cholesterol 76.5mg | 0% |
Sodium 10629.4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 408.9g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 77.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 129.0g | |
Protein 153.2g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 2643.9mg | 0% |
Iron 37.4mg | 0% |
Potassium 14231.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories