Dairy-Free Hearty Bean Stew

Warm up your soul with this Dairy-Free Hearty Bean Stew, a wholesome, plant-based comfort dish that's as nourishing as it is flavorful. Packed with protein-rich kidney and black beans, vibrant vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots, and a medley of warming spices including cumin and chili powder, this stew delivers robust taste in every spoonful. Simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth and infused with aromatic herbs, it's the ideal meal for chilly nights or whenever you crave something satisfying yet dairy-free. Ready in just an hour and perfect for meal prep, this one-pot wonder serves six and is topped with fresh parsley for a final burst of freshness. Healthy, hearty, and entirely dairy-free, this stew is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery, and cook for another 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the chopped red bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the drained kidney beans and black beans to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Allow the stew to simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3015.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1774.7

Total Fat 54.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 8.5mg	0%
Sodium 6711.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 257.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 79.2g	0%
Total Sugars 54.4g
Protein 76.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 795.2mg	0%
Iron 26.0mg	0%
Potassium 6770.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 56.2%