Hearty Vegetable Stew
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Hearty Vegetable Stew, a nourishing one-pot recipe that's brimming with wholesome goodness and robust flavors. Made with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, and green beans, this vibrant stew is simmered in a fragrant broth enhanced by garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf. The addition of canned tomatoes lends a subtle tang, making this dish both hearty and satisfying. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a family, it comes together in just an hour and serves a crowd of six. Garnished with fresh parsley for a bright finish, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is a delicious way to savor a healthy, plant-based meal. Whether you’re looking for a cozy weeknight dinner or something to serve with crusty bread, this veggie-packed stew hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 2 medium, cubed potatoes
- 1 medium, sliced zucchini
- 200 grams, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
- 400 grams, canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and cubed potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the zucchini, green beans, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), salt, and black pepper.
Continue simmering the stew for another 20 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and taste the stew, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7503 mg | 326% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.1 g | 172% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 7376 mg | 157% | |
*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.
