One-Pot Tuscan White Bean Stew

A rustic Italian-inspired stew with creamy white beans, kale, tomatoes, and Italian sausage in a rich herby broth. Deeply comforting and ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• •2 cans (400g each) cannellini beans, rinsed
• •200g (7 oz) Italian sausage, casings removed
• •2 cups kale, chopped
• •1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• •1 onion, diced
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• •1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •Salt and black pepper, to taste
• •Grated Parmesan and crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook sausage, breaking it apart, for 5–6 minutes until browned. Remove excess fat if needed.
2. 2. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
3. 3. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add beans and broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. 4. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Lightly mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the stew.
5. 5. Stir in kale and cook for 3–5 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with Parmesan and crusty bread.