Sugar-Free Hearty Bean Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of this Sugar-Free Hearty Bean Stew, an easy-to-make dish packed with flavor and nutrition. Featuring a blend of kidney, black, and cannellini beans, this wholesome stew is infused with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and thyme for a comforting depth of flavor. Fresh vegetables, including carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, create a hearty base, while low-sodium vegetable broth and no-added-sugar diced tomatoes ensure a health-conscious twist. Perfect for meal prep, this stew comes together in under an hour and serves six, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this sugar-free recipe is a delicious way to enjoy plant-based goodness that's rich in fiber and completely satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes, no added sugar
- 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 to taste salt
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
Add the kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans to the pot.
Stir in the bay leaf, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Check the seasoning and add salt to taste if necessary.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4892 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.0 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 79.1 g | 282% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 78.4 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 5570 mg | 119% | |
*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.
