Hearty Vegetable Stew

Warm, comforting, and bursting with nourishing flavors, this Hearty Vegetable Stew is the ultimate one-pot meal for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and green beans, this vegan-friendly recipe is simmered in a rich vegetable broth infused with bay leaf and thyme for layers of savory goodness. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, this stew is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Serve it piping hot, topped with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and pair it with crusty bread for the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Ideal for vegetarians and anyone seeking a nutritious, hearty meal, this vegetable stew is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 2 medium, cubed potatoes
• 1 medium, sliced zucchini
• 200 grams, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 400 grams, canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and cubed potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Add the zucchini, green beans, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Continue simmering the stew for another 20 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and taste the stew, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2846.4 grams (2846.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1411

Total Fat 40.20g	52%
Saturated Fat 7.10g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7503mg	326%
Total Carbohydrate 236.40g	86%
Dietary Fiber 48.10g	172%
Total Sugars 71.40g
Protein 42.90g	86%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 702mg	54%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 7376mg	157%

*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: 24.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 63.9%