Stifado Bean Stew (VEGAN)

Stifado is a Greek stew (one of my favorite comfort foods) that is made with a rich tomato sauce scented with cinnamon and warm spices and whole shallots or pearl onions. This stew is traditionally made with beef. However, were in quarantine and Im trying to use pantry ingredients to limit grocery store trips. Hence, this Bean stew stifado was created. I made it with my favorite beans, giant lima beans, but feel free to use whatever you love or have in your pantry. Its hearty, delicious, and so aromatic.

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Serves 6:
1-pound giant lima beans, soaked in water overnight
10-12 shallots, peeled
cup olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes, pureed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
teaspoon sugar or honey
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper, to taste
A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Optional:
Spinach, roughly chopped (fresh or frozen)
Your favorite greens (fresh or frozen)
Sauted mushrooms
Feta cheese
Bell peppers

Note: If you cannot find shallots, substitute pearl onions or regular onions. I used small red onions. If all that you have are large onions, quarter them and roast them in the oven until soft and golden. Set them aside and add them to the stew at the end.

Drain the water that the beans were soaking in overnight. Place the beans in a large pot and cover them with plenty of water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until tender. About 40 minutes. They will continue to cook in the sauce so do not boil them too long. They should be slightly firm but tender. Not mushy. Drain and set aside. Season with salt.

Place the shallots in a pot with the olive oil and cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat or until golden all around.
Add the garlic and warm through.
Add the tomato paste along with the pureed tomatoes and mix well.
Add the seasonings and the beans along with a cup of water.
Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens. 15-20 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with parsley and serve with toasted bread and feta cheese.





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