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A steaming bowl of healthy vegetable stew, rich with colorful vegetables

Quick way to grow 5-star healthy vegetable stew recipe healthy vegetable stew recipe

This healthy vegetable stew is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any day of the week. Enjoy a comforting bowl of deliciousness that's both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 large Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 can Canned diced tomatoes undrained (14.5 oz)
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup Green beans trimmed and cut
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add cubed potatoes, diced zucchini, canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in green beans and simmer for another 5-7 minutes, uncovered, until tender-crisp.
  6. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, then serve stew garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Feel free to customize this stew with your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, spinach, or corn. For added protein, you can include cooked lentils or chickpeas. This stew tastes even better the next day!.