Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes Low-Calorie Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes Low-Calorie Slow-Cooker Stew Recipes Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew 4.0 (6) 6 Reviews Potatoes and beans make this tomato-based crock-pot vegetable stew super-hearty. You could also add briefly sautéed chunks of zucchini or fresh corn kernels just before serving, or add another can of cannellini beans for more substance. A dollop of pesto on top is also super-delicious. Adding homemade garlic croutons is an easy way to elevate this healthy dinner. By Liana Krissoff Liana Krissoff Instagram Twitter Website Liana Krissoff is the author of six cookbooks, including Canning for a New Generation and Slow Cook Modern. She's one of the most highly sought-after cookbook fixers in the industry. She lives in Pittsburgh. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 7, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 7 hrs 55 mins Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Calcium High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (28 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed 1 ½ cups frozen cut Italian (Romano) beans (see Tip) 12 ounces baby yellow potatoes 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for serving 1 cup low-sodium no-chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish Fresh Garlic Croutons 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 3 cups cubed (1-inch) crusty whole-grain bread Directions 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. 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. 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 Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 407 Calories 11g Fat 63g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved