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Hearty Vegetable and Bean Stew

Hearty Vegetable and Bean Stew prepared dish

This hearty vegetable and bean stew is a comforting dish packed with nutritious ingredients. It features a medley of seasonal vegetables and protein-rich beans, simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this stew is both satisfying and healthy!

This recipe is 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 canned kidney beans, celery, olive oil, salt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 can canned kidney beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 can canned chickpeas (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced zucchini and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
  6. Add the drained kidney beans, chickpeas, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove the bay leaves before serving, and enjoy your hearty vegetable and bean stew!

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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