Tomato & White Bean Stew
Estimated $5.47 recipe · $2.73 per serving (US / USD)
A comforting tomato stew of white beans, spinach and garlic, ready fast.
The recipe
Tomato & White Bean Stew
A comforting tomato stew of white beans, spinach and garlic, ready fast.
Ingredients
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 150g spinach
- 1 tsp oregano
- Pinch chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$5.47 for 2 servings · $2.73 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 cans cannellini beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.84 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 150g spinachPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 227 g · Uses 150g | $1.65 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| Pinch chilli flakesPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · Assumes 0.3 g per item/portion | $0.01 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $5.47 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion and garlic in oil, then add oregano and chilli.
- Pour in the tomatoes and simmer 8 min.
- Add the beans and a splash of water; cook 8 min, mashing a few for body.
- Wilt in the spinach, season and finish with olive oil.
Recipe notes
A squeeze of lemon and some bread turn this into a satisfying full meal.
Estimated nutrition per serving
400 kcal · 18g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.