Skinnymixer’s Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew features in the Budget section of the cookbook SkinnyMediterranean.
The Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew is a cookbook exclusive recipe…
This hearty vegetable packed, Tuscan-style bean stew is delicious served as a meat-free dinner with toasted Confit Artisan Bread, as a side over Pesto Rice with your choice of protein or even with poached eggs for breakfast.
Comforting, hearty and full of flavour — this Creamy Tomato White Bean Stew is a brilliant example of simple Mediterranean cooking at its best.
White beans are simmered in a rich tomato and herb base, finished with a swirl of yoghurt for creaminess without the heaviness. It’s high in fibre, packed with plant-based protein, and easy to make from pantry staples.
Enjoy it on its own as a nourishing vegetarian meal, or serve it alongside crusty bread, grilled chicken, or fish for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.
It’s one of those dishes that gets even better the next day — perfect for meal prep or freezing for quick, wholesome lunches.
🌿 Highlights
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Vegetarian & Mediterranean diet friendly
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High in fibre and plant protein
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Creamy without cream
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Freezes and reheats beautifully
From the Testing Team
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Made for dinner tonight and served with cheese, garlic & herb bread. Absolutely loved this bean stew
The lemon zest stirred in at the end adds a nice tangy flavour to this dish.I grated lots of parmesan cheese on top but hubby also added one sliced pork sausage on his serve Another dish added to our favourites list. – Angie Gj -
“Fancy Baked Beans” Only had 1 can of Cannellini beans left in the pantry so I used 1 can of beans & 1 can of chickpeas. Delicious. It’s absolutely horrendous weather here today wild winds & heavy rain some flooding, traffic lights are out.I didn’t want to venture out to the shops. This was beautiful warmed our tummies. Mr 13 said “it tastes like fancy baked beans”. I think it would be awesome with a poached egg on toast. – Leia S.
- I made this with butter beans just because we like the creaminess of them. Kids gobbled it up. – Nicole K.
- Lets start with – My name is Tara and I don’t do Meatless Mondays. UNTIL NOW!!! I honestly was thinking “Meatless Meh” when I saw this recipe but WOWZERS!! This dish was incredible! The lemon zest stirred through was a delight. Sharon Maree mentioned this would be good with Gnocchi, HELL YEAH!!! If I needed to serve up a dish for a large crowd I would definitely consider pouring this entire dish over a platter of gnocchi. It would feed a village. The other suggestion of serving with a poached egg at breakfast, bit of sourdough for a dippy dip – absolutely!! This was up there with Lazy Lasagna for me. – Tara L.
What you will need:
- baby spinach
- brown onion
- carrot
- Chicken Stock Concentrate
- cracked black pepper
- cream of choice
- garlic
- garlic powder
- Italian Spice Mix or 2 tsp dried oregano leaves, 2 tsp dried basil, ½ tsp dried thyme
- lemon zest
- olive oil
- onion powder
- pumpkin
- semi dried tomato
- sugar of choice
- tin Cannellini or Navy beans
- tin diced tomatoes
- tomato paste
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Dietary Variations
For this recipe we have variations for:
✔️ Low Carb
✔️ Lower Calorie
✔️ Paleo
✔️ Vegetarian
✔️ Low Fodmap
Cooking Methods
For this recipe we have variations for:
✔️ Slow cooker
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Ingredients
- baby spinach
- brown onion
- carrot
- Chicken Stock Concentrate
- cracked black pepper
- cream of choice
- garlic
- garlic powder
- Italian Spice Mix
- lemon zest
- olive oil
- onion powder
- pumpkin
- semi dried tomato
- sugar of choice
- tin Cannellini or Navy beans
- tin diced tomatoes
- tomato paste
Instructions
- This recipe is exclusive to the SkinnyMediterranean cookbook.
Nutrition
FAQ Section
Do I need a Thermomix® to make this?
No. The recipe includes both Thermomix® and traditional stovetop methods including slow cooker.
Q: Can I make this ahead / freeze it?
A: Yes — it reheats beautifully, and it’s great for meal prep or freezing for later.
Q: Are the instructions user-friendly for beginners?
A: Absolutely. The page includes full ingredient lists, step-by-step instructions, and method options (Thermomix, stovetop, slow cooker) so you can choose what works best.