Heart-Healthy Hearty Green Bean Stew

Dive into comfort and nutrition with this Heart-Healthy Hearty Green Bean Stew, a wholesome and flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for nourishing your body and warming your soul. Loaded with fresh green beans, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell peppers, and hearty staples like red potatoes and chickpeas, this stew features a rich, savory base of low-sodium vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Seasoned with fragrant dried thyme, oregano, and a hint of garlic, this one-pot dish is full of satisfying textures and bold flavors, all while being low in sodium and packed with plant-based nutrients. Ready in under an hour and easy to prepare, it's an ideal choice for healthy weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal prep. Perfectly suited for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone seeking a delicious, heart-smart meal, this dish is best served hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 red potatoes, cubed
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounces canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup 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 for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced celery, sliced carrots, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the cubed red potatoes and fresh green beans. Stir to combine the vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices.

Step 7

Stir in the chickpeas, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the stew to a boil.

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Check the tenderness of the green beans and potatoes. Cook a bit longer if needed until they are fully tender.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning as needed, and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3757.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1512.4

Total Fat 37.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2804.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.8g	0%
Total Sugars 73.7g
Protein 50.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 831.1mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 7606.6mg	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: 21.2%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 66.1%