Portuguese Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Portugal, featuring cannellini beans and a variety of spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 can (15 oz) cannellini beansdrained and rinsed
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 loaf fluffy portuguese breadsliced
- ●2 cups kissed tomatoescanned
- ●2 cups stewhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor cooking
- ●to taste salt and pepperfor seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the canned tomatoes, stew, and cannellini beans. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the sliced fluffy portuguese bread and stir to coat with the stew mixture.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Bring the stew to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.
- 9
Serve with additional sliced fluffy portuguese bread on the side, if desired.
- 10
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.