Tomato Stew with Butter beans and white rice. Yum 😋🍅

butter beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans offer a similar texture while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Brown rice provides more fiber and nutrients.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.

Add butter beans, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 20-25 minutes.

Remove bay leaves from the stew before serving.

Meanwhile, cook white rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Serve the tomato stew over a bed of white rice.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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