VEGAN WHITE BEAN & SWEET POTATO STEW

Vegan White Bean & Sweet Potato Stew image

Provided by Trudy Getler @tagbs

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, chopped
4 clove(s) garlic, chopped
3 cup(s) cooked or 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini, white kidney, or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (28 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes
1 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped- it helps to nuke them for a few minutes first
12 ounce(s) kale, stripped from stalks, washed, thinly sliced, and briefly steamed
8 ounce(s) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup(s) low-sodium vegetarian broth
1/2 cup(s) dry red wine (can be nonalcoholic) or 1/4 cup dry sherry,
1 tablespoon(s) vegetarian bacon bits
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary
1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1 medium bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
1 0r 2 pinch(es) salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

saute the onion and garlic in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat until soft, adding very small amounts of water, wine, or broth as needed to prevent sticking and burning. (Or place in a microwaveable dish, cover, and microwave on high power for 5 minutes.)
Combine the onions and garlic with the beans, tomatoes (with juice), sweet potatoes, kale, mushrooms, remaining broth and wine, salt and red pepper and all the spices in a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6 or 7 hours or on high for 3 or 4 hours. Remove the bay leaf
season with the salt and pepper to taste. sprinkle bacon bits on top of each serving.