Hearty Vegan Stew: Your Ultimate Plant-Based Comfort Meal!
A hearty, feel-good favorite for plant-based comfort lovers, this Hearty Vegan Stew is loaded with veggies and perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Toss in carrots, celery, potatoes, and zucchini. Stir well, letting everything lightly brown.
- Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, green beans, and broth. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and simmer for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Ladle into bowls, top with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- This stew is budget-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you have on hand.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~290
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~10g
- Protein: ~12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg