Vegan Hearty Broccoli Stew
Warm up with a bowl of this Vegan Hearty Broccoli Stew, a comforting, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for chilly days. Brimming with vibrant vegetables like broccoli, carrots, celery, and potatoes, this stew combines wholesome goodness with bold, aromatic notes of garlic, thyme, and oregano. Protein-rich chickpeas and a tangy splash of lemon juice round out the flavors, creating a satisfying and well-balanced meal. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple one-pot cooking, this plant-based stew is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it hot, topped with fresh parsley, for a cozy meal that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with hearty, homey flavor, this recipe is bound to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 2 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained canned chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and celery, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced potatoes, broccoli florets, diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the rinsed and drained chickpeas, dried thyme, oregano, and bay leaf.
Season with salt and black pepper, then continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf, stir in the lemon juice, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1045 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 996 mg | 21% | |
*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.
