Ingredients for - Mediterranean Stew with Navy Beans

1. Olive oil 3 tablespoons
2. Onion, chopped 1 medium
3. Tomato, chopped 1 large
4. Red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium
5. Garlic, coarsely chopped 3 cloves
6. Fresh sage 4 leaves
7. Fresh rosemary 1 sprig
8. Red pepper flakes, or more to taste ¼ teaspoon
9. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon
10. Navy beans, rinsed and drained 3 (16 ounce) cans
11. Bay leaf 1
12. Water, or as needed to cover 3 cups
13. Finely chopped fresh chives, or to taste 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Mediterranean Stew with Navy Beans

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and bell pepper; cook until pepper has softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sage, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.

2 . Stage

Transfer vegetable mixture to a large pot with beans and bay leaf over medium heat. Add enough water to cover. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water, a little at a time, if it looks like the beans are getting dry, about 30 minutes.

3 . Stage

Sprinkle with chives and serve.