Mushroom-Bean Bourguignon

Name: Mushroom-Bean Bourguignon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium onions, halved and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 large portobello mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine; 2 cups mushroom broth or vegetable broth, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours YIELD: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

In our family, boeuf bourguignon has been a staple for generations. I wanted a meatless alternative. All this dish needs is a French baguette. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 large portobello mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
2 cups mushroom broth or vegetable broth, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onions; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan.
2. In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and mushrooms.
3. Return all mushrooms to pan. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in wine, 1-1/2 cups broth, salt, thyme, pepper and carrot mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25 minutes.
4. Add beans and pearl onions; cook 30 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining broth until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 234 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.