Low Fat Mixed Vegetable Stew
Warm, hearty, and effortlessly nutritious, this Low Fat Mixed Vegetable Stew is a comforting dish that brings together a vibrant medley of garden-fresh vegetables in a savory, aromatic broth. Packed with wholesome ingredients like zucchini, carrots, celery, red bell peppers, and green beans, this healthy stew is perfect for keeping you nourished without the extra calories. Seasoned with fragrant thyme, oregano, and a touch of parsley, every spoonful bursts with flavor. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot recipe is an ideal weeknight dinner and a great option for meal prepping. Whether you're looking for a low-fat vegan stew or simply seeking a lighter comfort food recipe, this dish guarantees both satisfaction and health in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 large, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 1 large, diced zucchini
- 1 large, diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and green beans to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and the vegetable broth.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano and stir to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley right before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.6 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6926 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.8 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 5762 mg | 123% | |
*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.
