Whole30 Savory Vegetable Filling
Elevate your meals with this hearty and nutritious Whole30 Savory Vegetable Filling, a versatile recipe that bursts with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Packed with caramelized yellow onion, vibrant red bell pepper, earthy cremini mushrooms, and tender zucchini, this dish is seasoned to perfection with garlic, fresh thyme, and a touch of parsley. Simmered in rich vegetable stock and enhanced with tomato paste, it creates a comforting medley perfect for stuffing into roasted vegetables or serving as a satisfying side dish. Ready in just 45 minutes and entirely Whole30-compliant, this veggie-forward recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful option for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery ribs, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots and celery, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the diced zucchini, chopped mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomato paste and vegetable stock to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
Toss in the fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Let the filling cool slightly before using it to stuff your choice of vegetables or serving it as a savory side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3146 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3615 mg | 77% | |
*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.
