Description
This Wholesome Vegetable Stew is a hearty and nutritious plant-based dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with a variety of colorful vegetables and flavorful herbs, this stew is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add vegetables: Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add potatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, green beans, tomatoes, broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish: Remove bay leaf, add peas, and cook for 5 more minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can add canned beans like chickpeas or kidney beans for extra protein.
- This stew freezes well and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
