Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew
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.
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
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- 3 cups cubed (1-inch) crusty whole-grain bread

