Hearty Bean Stew

Warm up your soul with this Hearty Bean Stew, a comforting, nutrient-packed dish brimming with robust flavors and wholesome ingredients. This one-pot wonder combines tender kidney beans, creamy chickpeas, and a medley of vibrant vegetables—including carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and potatoes—simmered together in a rich, spiced tomato broth. Perfectly seasoned with aromatic thyme, cumin, and paprika, this stew delivers a satisfying depth of flavor in every bite. Ready in just an hour, it’s an ideal weeknight meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve this hearty vegan stew with crusty bread or a side salad for a warm and filling dinner the whole family will love. Tags: hearty bean stew, vegan stew, healthy dinner recipes, one-pot meals, comfort food.

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 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and garlic cloves, sauté for about 5 minutes until they are softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and chickpeas.

Step 7

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Cover and simmer the stew for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3231 grams (3231.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2181

Total Fat 60.90g	78%
Saturated Fat 10.40g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.90g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 7061mg	307%
Total Carbohydrate 343.10g	125%
Dietary Fiber 79.90g	285%
Total Sugars 66.30g
Protein 82.30g	165%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 785mg	60%
Iron 30mg	166%
Potassium 7875mg	168%

*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: 24.4%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 61.0%