Sugar-Free Hearty Spinach Stew
Warm your soul with this Sugar-Free Hearty Spinach Stew—a nutrient-packed, one-pot delight that's both comforting and wholesome. Brimming with fresh spinach, hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, and enriched with aromatic herbs such as thyme and oregano, this stew offers vibrant flavors while remaining completely sugar-free. A splash of lemon juice adds a refreshing brightness, while a garnish of fresh parsley elevates its presentation. Perfectly suited for a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-make recipe simmers to perfection in under an hour and serves six generous portions. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying vegetarian meal or a flavorful way to boost your daily greens, this healthy spinach stew hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, chopped onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 large, peeled and chopped carrots
- 3 chopped celery stalks
- 2 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 cups, packed fresh spinach
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped carrots and celery and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the cubed potatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine everything well.
Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and oregano.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
Finish by stirring in the lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.9 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6015 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.8 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.7 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 7848 mg | 167% | |
*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.
