Hearty Green Beans Stew
Warm up your table with a bowl of **Hearty Green Beans Stew**, a comforting, flavor-packed dish that's perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. This vegan-friendly stew combines tender fresh green beans, creamy potatoes, sweet carrots, and the richness of tomatoes, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with fragrant bay leaf, thyme, and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot recipe is a medley of wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients that guarantee satisfaction without excess fuss. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad, and let the vibrant flavors and textures make this stew a staple in your weekly meal rotation. Bursting with seasonal vegetables and cozy spices, it's a must-try for green bean lovers and stew enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 3 large, chopped tomatoes
- 2 medium, diced potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold water, trim the ends, and cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the sliced carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the chopped tomatoes, diced potatoes, and the prepared green beans to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
Season the stew with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
Bring the stew to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Adjust the salt and pepper to taste if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish the stew with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.5 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% | |
*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.
