Dairy-Free Hearty Beans with Vegetables

Warm up your day with this comforting and flavor-packed Dairy-Free Hearty Beans with Vegetables—perfect for a wholesome, plant-based meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. This one-pot recipe brims with protein-rich kidney and black beans, vibrant zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper, all simmered in a fragrant garlic, thyme, and oregano-infused vegetable broth. Ready in just an hour, this vegan-friendly dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious, delivering a rich medley of textures and flavors without any dairy. Serve it on its own for a cozy weeknight dinner, or pair it with crusty bread for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Ideal keywords: dairy-free vegetable soup, vegan bean stew, hearty plant-based recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 cups cooked kidney beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups cooked black beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Sauté the vegetables for about 7-8 minutes, until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the cooked kidney beans and black beans, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes with juice to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Once the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined, remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot, either on its own or with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3140.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1878.0

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4934.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 86.6g	0%
Total Sugars 55.3g
Protein 94.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 830.4mg	0%
Iron 32.7mg	0%
Potassium 7769.4mg	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: 20.1%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 60.6%