Zippy Bean Stew

Warm up your table with a hearty and flavor-packed Zippy Bean Stew, a comforting one-pot meal brimming with nutritious veggies and protein-rich beans. This vibrant stew combines the deep, smoky flavors of chili powder, paprika, and cumin with a zesty kick of red pepper flakes and a splash of apple cider vinegar for an irresistible tang. Featuring two types of beans—kidney and cannellini—this dish is simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion. Ideal for busy weeknights, it takes just 15 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook, making it a wholesome, vegetarian-friendly option that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and pair with crusty bread for a soul-satisfying meal that’s perfect for any season.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the pot.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Stir in the apple cider vinegar and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2591.4 grams (2591.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1579

Total Fat 41.90g	54%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4834mg	210%
Total Carbohydrate 243.10g	88%
Dietary Fiber 65.40g	234%
Total Sugars 42.50g
Protein 71.00g	142%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 664mg	51%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 6135mg	131%

*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: 23.1%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 59.5%