Roasted tomatoes and white beans

Easy-pleasy. What I adore about this simple, almost peasant-y meal is the versatility and cozy warmth of flavors and textures. The sweet roasted garlic that you gently squeeze out of its skin mellows the bright acidity from the tomatoes in the best way. Meaty, yet creamy white beans provide protein, heft, and smoothness--and Parm on top leaves you satiated. All in all, it's repeat--I choose it for lunch, mostly--that is always in my mind for times when I'm extra-hungry and extra busy. I…

This hearty, flexible stew comes together with pantry ingredients and delivers layers of flavors. Cherry tomatoes, roasted in a generous glug of olive oil to amplify their sweetness, lend a welcome brightness to this otherwise rich dish. Onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes form the backbone of this dish, to which white beans and broth are added, then simmered until thick. While this stew is lovely on its own, you could also add wilt-able greens such as kale, escarole or Swiss chard at the…

This cheesy white bean tomato bake has a a simple tomato confit as the base of this recipe and is super delicious. This recipe has a list of simple and delicious ingredients that truly make this recipe one you’ll keep coming back to again!

Serve this brimming-with-flavor soup in deep bowls that you can cozily wrap your hands around on a chilly evening. It’s easy to make, easy to eat and one of those recipes that gets even more flavorful with time, so it is perfect for making ahead. It even freezes well. Reprinted with permission from Vegan Comfort Cooking by Melanie McDonald, Page Street Publishing Co. 2019.

A rich and hearty stew made with just vegetables...yes, it is possible!

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This hearty white bean tomato soup is packed with tender cannellini beans simmered in a tomato-herb broth. The fresh lemon juice, parsley, and nutty parmesan cheese take it over the top.Recipe yield 4 servings (about 1 cup each).