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Hearty Vegan Stew

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A warm and comforting hearty vegan stew loaded with vegetables, beans, and savory herbs, perfect for a filling and nutritious meal.


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in potatoes, zucchini, and green beans; cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, kidney beans, and tomato paste; stir to combine.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  8. Stir in kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap out vegetables with what you have on hand.
  • For added richness, add a splash of coconut milk before serving.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day.