Tomato Green Bean Stew
Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Tomato Green Bean Stew is a rustic dish that celebrates fresh flavors and hearty textures. Perfectly tender green beans are simmered in a rich tomato base infused with aromatic spices like paprika and cumin, creating a satisfying medley of flavors in every bite. This stew is not only nourishing but also easy to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a vibrant, one-pot dish that pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or fluffy steamed rice. With its simple, plant-based ingredients and cozy appeal, this recipe is perfect for lovers of healthy comfort food. Keywords: green bean stew, tomato stew, plant-based recipes, quick weeknight dinner, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 5 large, diced tomatoes
- 350 grams, trimmed green beans
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well and let it cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down and release their juices.
Add the green beans and stir to combine with the tomato mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, covering the pot with a lid.
Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. This stew pairs well with crusty bread or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 781 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 923 mg | 20% | |
*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.
