Hearty Tuna and Butter Bean Stew

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups water
- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in olive oil, drained

Instructions

1. Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

2. Sauté Aromatics
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for approximately 5 minutes, or until it becomes translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

3. Incorporate Seasonings
Add the Better Than Bouillon, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Stir well to combine.

4. Deglaze and Simmer
Pour in the 4 cups of water, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Stir in the butter beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, allowing it to simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Season and Adjust Flavors
Season the stew with salt and black pepper to your preference. Add the lemon juice and stir to incorporate.

6. Add Tuna
Break the drained tuna into large chunks and add it to the stew. Gently fold the tuna into the stew, being careful not to break it up completely. Heat through for another 5 minutes.

7. Serve
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy with crusty bread or a light salad if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- Total Duration: PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Butter Bean Stew
- Tuna Recipes
- Chicken Bouillon
- Hearth Lunch
- Olive Oil Cooking
- Easy Stews
- Comfort Food
- Healthy Lunch
- Mediterranean Flavors
- One-pot Meal

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1200 calories total

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