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By SW Sarah
Pancetta & white bean stew
3 steps
Prep:15minCook:40min
Use up any veg in the fridge in this speedy, low calorie stew, with white beans and pancetta. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, if you like
Updated at: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:25:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories474.3 kcal (24%)
Total Fat18.4 g (26%)
Carbs53.7 g (21%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein26.3 g (53%)
Sodium1231.6 mg (62%)
Fiber11.9 g (42%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
150gpancetta
1 Tbspolive oil
1onion
finely chopped
1celery stick
finely chopped
1carrot
finely chopped
2garlic cloves
finely chopped
2 x 400gcans white beans
one drained, one left undrained, we used cannellini and butter beans
500mlchicken stock
1parmesan rind
optional
200gcavolo nero leaves
roughly chopped
½ Tbspsherry vinegar
10gchives
Instructions
Step 1
Scatter the pancetta into a deep flameproof casserole dish and cook on a medium heat for 5-6 mins until crispy and releasing its fat. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon, leaving any fat behind. Pour in the oil, then tip in the onion, celery and carrot. Cook for 12-15 mins until turning golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
Step 2
Pour in the beans, chicken stock and parmesan rind (if using). Cook for 15 mins on a medium heat, then stir in the cavolo nero and cooked pancetta for a final 5 mins. Stir in the sherry vinegar and season.
Step 3
Divide between four bowls and sprinkle with chives to serve.
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