Heart-Healthy Hearty Green Bean Stew
Warm, nourishing, and bursting with wholesome flavors, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Green Bean Stew is a soul-satisfying dish that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. Packed with fresh green beans, hearty red potatoes, tender carrots, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, this one-pot wonder is simmered in a savory low-sodium vegetable broth with aromatic spices like thyme and oregano. Protein-rich chickpeas add substance while fresh parsley brightens every bite. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and minimal effort, this fiber-filled, nutrient-dense recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Whether you’re pursuing a heart-healthy lifestyle or simply craving a comforting bowl of veggie-packed stew, this naturally vegan and gluten-free recipe offers a nourishing twist on classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 red potatoes, cubed
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounces canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced celery, sliced carrots, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cubed red potatoes and fresh green beans. Stir to combine the vegetables.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices.
Stir in the chickpeas, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the stew to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Check the tenderness of the green beans and potatoes. Cook a bit longer if needed until they are fully tender.
Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning as needed, and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2804 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.5 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.8 g | 210% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 831 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 7607 mg | 162% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
