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Butter Bean and Cavolo Nero Stew

Butter Bean and Cavolo Nero Stew

with Pesto and Ciabatta
3.5(611)Review Summary
Emma Blanchet
Emma BlanchetUpdated on May 05, 2026
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Calories
: 
541 kcal
Protein
: 
22.2g protein
Total
: 
15 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

80 grams

Green Beans

100 grams

Chopped Cavolo Nero

1 carton(s)

Butter Beans

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

28 grams

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

25 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

32 grams

Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)2263 kJ
Energy (kcal)541 kcal
Fat24.8 g
of which saturates11 g
Carbohydrate53.3 g
of which sugars14.7 g
Dietary Fibre15.1 g
Protein22.2 g
Salt5.1 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Chopping Board
•Knife
•Large Frying Pan

Instructions

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Get Prepped
1
  • Halve the ciabatta.
  • Trim the green beans, then cut into thirds.
Get Frying
2
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add the green beans and cavolo nero. Fry, 3-4 mins.
  • Add the butter beans (including the liquid), passata, red wine stock paste, sun-dried tomato paste, mixed herbs and sugar (see pantry). Stir to combine.
Simmer Simmer
3
  • Bring the soup to the boil and simmer, 4-5 mins.
  • Toast the ciabatta halves in your toaster.
  • Stir the butter (see pantry) and half the cheese into the stew until melted, 1 min.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Share the stew between bowls. Drizzle over the pesto.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
  • Serve the ciabatta alongside. 

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the rich, hearty taste, though some found it overly salty or tomato-heavy.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Consider cooking the cavolo nero and green beans longer or pre-blanching for a softer texture.
  • Portions: Some found it light; try adding extra vegetables, grains, or protein to make it more substantial.
  • Texture: Remove tough stems from cavolo nero before cooking for a more pleasant eating experience.
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