Heart-Healthy Hearty Potato Stew

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Heart-Healthy Hearty Potato Stew, a nourishing one-pot dish that’s packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. This veggie-loaded recipe combines tender red potatoes, carrots, celery, and fresh spinach in a savory, low-sodium vegetable broth infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. With a base of olive oil, garlic, and sweet diced onions, every spoonful is rich in heart-friendly goodness. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this satisfying stew is not only full of vitamins and fiber but also easy to make in less than an hour. Serve it with a slice of crusty whole-grain bread or enjoy it solo for a filling, guilt-free comfort meal. Make healthy eating delicious with this simple yet hearty recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cups red potatoes, cubed
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 salt (optional, to taste)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the cubed red potatoes, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary to the pot.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaves, then stir in the chopped parsley, fresh spinach, and black pepper.

Step 7

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your nutritious, heart-healthy stew.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3305.6 grams (3305.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1307

Total Fat 30.60g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1572mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 243.50g	89%
Dietary Fiber 33.30g	119%
Total Sugars 48.20g
Protein 29.40g	59%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 498mg	38%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 7223mg	154%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 71.3%