Vegan Hearty Spinach Stew
Warm and nourishing, this Vegan Hearty Spinach Stew is the ultimate comfort food that’s both delicious and wholesome. Packed with vibrant fresh spinach, tender potatoes, creamy white beans, and a medley of colorful vegetables simmered in aromatic herbs, this one-pot wonder offers layers of flavor and nutrition in every bite. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping, this recipe uses simple plant-based ingredients like diced tomatoes, celery, and a splash of lemon juice to brighten the dish. Ready in under an hour, this hearty vegan stew is gluten-free, protein-rich, and brimming with all the goodness needed for a satisfying meal. Pair it with crusty bread or serve as-is for a filling, nutrient-dense bowl of comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 14 ounces can of diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced carrots and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the cubed potatoes, diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth to the pot.
Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
Season the stew with salt and ground black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check if the potatoes are tender, then add the roughly chopped spinach to the pot.
Continue to simmer the stew for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender.
Remove the bay leaf, stir in the fresh lemon juice, and adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
Serve the stew hot, and enjoy your vegan hearty spinach stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5965 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.5 g | 202% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 889 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 7939 mg | 169% | |
*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.
