Hearty Iron-rich Vegetable Stew

This hearty iron-rich vegetable stew is packed with nutrient-dense ingredients that provide a comforting and satisfying meal. Loaded with beans, leafy greens, and root vegetables, this stew is not only delicious but also a great source of iron and other essential nutrients. Perfect for students and anyone seeking a wholesome dish!
This recipe is world style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include celery, bay leaves, garlic, potatoes.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium potatoes (diced)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 can canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and thyme to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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