MEDITERRANEAN STEW WITH NAVY BEANS

Mediterranean Stew with Navy Beans image

Fresh sage and rosemary add Mediterranean flavor to this hearty stew made with navy beans, tomato, and red bell pepper.

Provided by Alice Waugh

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 leaves fresh sage
1 sprig fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 (16 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
3 cups water, or as needed to cover
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and bell pepper; cook until pepper has softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sage, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
Transfer vegetable mixture to a large pot with beans and bay leaf over medium heat. Add enough water to cover. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water, a little at a time, if it looks like the beans are getting dry, about 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1023.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g