Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant and deeply flavorful stew. Tender navy beans mingle with sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs for a comforting and nourishing dish that's perfect any time of year.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
51 g
Fiber
13 g
Protein
18 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
1023 mg
Sugar
3 g
Fat
8 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
02
Step
Add the chopped tomato and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until the pepper begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03
Step
Add the chopped sage, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
04
Step
Add the rinsed and drained navy beans and the bay leaf to the pot. Pour in enough vegetable broth (or water) to just cover the beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
05
Step
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Stir occasionally, adding more broth or water if the stew becomes too dry. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will develop.
06
Step
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh chives, and serve warm.
For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. Chicken broth can also be used, but the recipe will no longer be vegetarian.
If you don't have fresh sage or rosemary, you can substitute dried herbs. Use 1 teaspoon of dried sage and 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary.
A splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice added at the end brightens the flavors.
This stew tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Lurline Lockman
Jun 24, 2025I used dried herbs instead of fresh and it still turned out great.
Johnny Trantow
Jun 21, 2025My family loved this stew, even my picky eaters!
Christelle Oberbrunner
Jun 19, 2025This recipe is a keeper! So easy to make and the flavors are incredible.
Minnie Littel
Jun 17, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some chopped kale for extra nutrients.
Ryann Terry
Jun 17, 2025I added a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor. Delicious!