Description
This Hearty Vegan Stew is a comforting and nutritious dish packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, chickpeas, and flavorful seasonings. It’s a perfect meal for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 large russet potato (peeled and cubed)
- 1 sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and cut)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in potatoes, sweet potato, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, thyme, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in kale or spinach, simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaf, add lemon juice if desired. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap in seasonal vegetables or use frozen veggies to save time.
- The stew thickens as it sits and makes great leftovers.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
