Sugar-Free Rich Tomato Stew
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Sugar-Free Rich Tomato Stew, a wholesome dish bursting with fresh, garden-grown flavors. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this hearty stew leverages the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes and a vibrant mix of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, to create a deliciously satisfying meal without added sugar. Enhanced with aromatic spices like oregano, basil, and bay leaf, and simmered in a savory vegetable broth, this recipe delivers rich, robust flavor in every spoonful. Ideal for busy weeknights, it’s ready in just an hour and serves as a versatile main or side dish, garnished with fresh parsley for a final touch of color and zest. Whether paired with crusty bread or enjoyed on its own, this stew is a nutritious crowd-pleaser that champions clean eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 unit large onion, finely chopped
- 4 unit garlic cloves, minced
- 2 unit large carrots, diced
- 3 unit celery stalks, diced
- 1 unit red bell pepper, chopped
- 800 grams fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 500 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2637 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 4586 mg | 98% | |
*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.
