Ingredients
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1 (28 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
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1 ½ cups frozen cut Italian (Romano) beans (see Tip)
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12 ounces baby yellow potatoes
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for serving
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1 cup low-sodium no-chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish
Fresh Garlic Croutons
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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3 cups cubed (1-inch) crusty whole-grain bread
Directions
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Place tomatoes and their juice in a 4- to 7-quart slow cooker and crush them with your hands or a potato masher. Add cannellini beans, frozen beans, potatoes, onion, oregano, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Stir in broth and cover. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
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To prepare croutons: About 30 minutes before serving, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mash chopped garlic into a paste with a fork or the side of a chef's knife. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons oil and Italian seasoning. Add bread and toss to coat. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Just before serving, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 1 minute. Stir the garlic and oil into the slow cooker. Divide the stew among 6 bowls and top with the croutons. Serve with more crushed red pepper and Parmesan, if desired.
Tips
Tip: Long, flat Italian (Romano) beans range in color from green to purple--or even speckled. Find them at farmers' markets from summer through fall. You can also pick them up in the frozen aisle. They're from the same family as garden-variety green beans and have a similar grassy flavor, but are more substantial and meaty.
To make ahead: Refrigerate the stew (Step 1) for up to 2 days.
Equipment: 4- to 7-qt. slow cooker
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
407 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
63g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups stew & 1/2 cup croutons | |
Calories 407 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 63g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber 12g | 44% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 16g | 32% |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Vitamin A 1225IU | 25% |
Vitamin C 33mg | 37% |
Folate 64mcg | 16% |
Sodium 829mg | 36% |
Calcium 244mg | 19% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Magnesium 124mg | 30% |
Potassium 1020mg | 22% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.