Tuscan Bean, Tomato and Spinach Stew
- 3.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- 2 x 400g tins of quality chopped tomatoes
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon, zest only
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 x 400g tins of white beans, drained
- 200g spinach leaves
- 10g shredded basil leaves
- Fry the onion in 1 tbsp of oil to soften, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the tomatoes, add 100ml water and the oregano, then simmer for 10 mins to thicken.
- Stir in the lemon juice, sugar, spinach and beans, then simmer for 10 mins to thicken further and to wilt the spinach. Stir through the basil, season liberally, and serve with plenty of parmesan and some crusty garlic bread. Easy!
25 mins
4 serving