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Tuscan White Bean Stew

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A rustic Tuscan stew of white beans and greens, costed to the penny. Cheap tinned beans do the heavy lifting for a filling supper that costs next to nothing.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.14

Approx £4.57 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Tuscan White Bean Stew

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the chopped onion and carrot in the olive oil over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic, rosemary and tomato puree and cook for a further minute until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Pour in the chopped tomatoes, drained beans, crumbled stock cube and 300ml water, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir the spinach through in handfuls and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Mash a ladleful of the beans to thicken the stew, season to taste and serve with crusty bread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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