Mediterranean Tomato & Butter Bean Stew
☀️ Mediterranean Tomato & Butter Bean Stew
Mediterranean Tomato and Butter Bean Stew is rich, nourishing and made almost entirely from cupboard staples. Creamy butter beans simmer with tomatoes, courgette, pepper and spinach, while Mediterranean Spice Blend adds layers of aromatic flavour. It is a simple plant-based dinner that tastes even better the following day.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Serves: 4
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 courgette, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp Mediterranean Spice Blend
- 2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 250ml vegetable stock
- 100g baby spinach
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the courgette and cook for another 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Mediterranean Spice Blend for 30 seconds.
- Add the butter beans, chopped tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted. Add the lemon juice, season with black pepper and serve.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread or spoon over couscous.
- Top with parsley, olives or crumbled feta if desired.
- Use cannellini beans or chickpeas instead of butter beans.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
- Butter beans create a creamy, satisfying texture without dairy.
- Simmering uncovered naturally thickens the tomato sauce.
- Lemon and spinach freshen the rich stew at the end.
🌿 Spice & Dipity Tip
Mash a few butter beans against the side of the pan if you prefer an even thicker sauce.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our versatile Mediterranean Spice Blend for easy sunshine flavour.
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