Dinner for 3

Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Bean Stew

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Bean Stew
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large leek; 3 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cup water; 1 vegetable bouillon cube; 3 cup cooked butter beans; 1/2 cup soy cooking cream; 5 cup spinach; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 3 slice rustic bread

$8.95for 425 minServes 3

Butter beans, spinach, leeks, and sun-dried tomatoes simmer in a creamy herb broth with toasted rustic bread.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 2 oz$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.36Typical price
	Broth, 1 oz$0.07/oz typical	1 oz	$0.07Typical price
	Canned beans, 20 oz$0.09/oz typical	20 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Spinach, 5 oz$0.35/oz typical	5 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Sandwich bread, 0.25$2.49 each typical	0.25	$0.45Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.72

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.24 per serving$8.95 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large leek
3 clove garlic
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
3 cup cooked butter beans
1/2 cup soy cooking cream
5 cup spinach
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 slice rustic bread

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and toast the bread on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the sliced leek for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sun-dried tomatoes, then cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the flour, water, and bouillon cube, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the butter beans and soy cooking cream, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, vinegar, and pepper, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

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