Hot Vegetable and Fruit Stew

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Hot Vegetable and Fruit Stew, a vibrant blend of sweet and savory flavors that celebrate wholesome, nutritious ingredients. This hearty vegetarian stew combines tender sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers with the natural sweetness of apples and pears, all simmered in a fragrant tomato and vegetable broth infused with warming spices like cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Ready in just one hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, offering a unique twist on traditional stews that’s both satisfying and packed with vitamins. Serve it with crusty bread or a bed of steaming rice to soak up every last drop of its rich and flavorful broth. Perfect for fall or winter, this hot vegetable and fruit stew is a must-try for fans of healthy comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced
• 1 large pear, peeled and diced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cubed sweet potato and sliced carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the zucchini, yellow bell pepper, diced apple, and diced pear to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth.

Step 7

Stir in the ground cinnamon, cumin, coriander, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the stew hot, with crusty bread or rice on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2629.3 grams (2629.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1404

Total Fat 51.40g	66%
Saturated Fat 9.20g	46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.90g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 5331mg	232%
Total Carbohydrate 224.60g	82%
Dietary Fiber 47.60g	170%
Total Sugars 104.50g
Protein 32.70g	65%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516mg	40%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 5218mg	111%

*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: 31.0%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 60.2%