Tuscan White Bean and Fennel Stew with Orange and Rosemary

This tuscan white bean and fennel stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the earthiness of white beans with the aromatic notes of fennel and rosemary. The addition of orange zest adds a bright citrusy twist, making it a perfect comfort food for any season. Serve this stew warm with crusty bread for a satisfying meal!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include fresh rosemary, olive oil, fennel bulb, black pepper.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium fennel bulb (sliced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups white beans (cooked)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced fennel, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked white beans, vegetable broth, orange zest, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving warm.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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