Low Fat Hearty Green Beans Stew
Warm, wholesome, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Hearty Green Beans Stew is a nutrient-rich comfort food that’s perfect for a cozy meal. Featuring tender green beans, hearty potatoes, and vibrant carrots simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of tangy lemon juice, this one-pot dish is both satisfying and incredibly easy to make. With just 1 tablespoon of olive oil and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this healthy green bean stew is low in fat yet full of rich, savory flavors. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep and is perfect for serving with crusty bread or a side salad. This vegan-friendly and gluten-free stew is guaranteed to be a weeknight favorite while keeping things light and nourishing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 medium potato, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans, then cut them into 2-inch pieces.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot, and sauté for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste and stir well, allowing it to cook for 2 minutes to develop its flavor.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Add the prepared green beans to the pot, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cover the pot with a lid.
Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the green beans and potatoes are tender.
Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the stew hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5377 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.3 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 5651 mg | 120% | |
*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.
