Low Fat Hearty Spinach Stew

Warm up with a bowl of Low Fat Hearty Spinach Stew, a nutritious and delicious one-pot meal that's perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Packed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper, this wholesome stew gets its flavor from aromatic garlic, thyme, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Simmered in a low-sodium vegetable broth and finished with fresh spinach, this low-fat recipe is both filling and full of vitamins. Ready in under an hour, it's a simple yet satisfying dish ideal for meal prep or weeknight dinners. Serve this cozy stew piping hot for a comforting, guilt-free meal that’s sure to please. Keywords: low fat spinach stew, hearty vegetable stew, healthy one-pot meal, quick spinach recipe, vegan vegetable soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced
• 2 pieces Celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium Zucchini, chopped
• 2 medium Potatoes, chopped
• 6 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 14 ounces Canned diced tomatoes, no-salt-added
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Spinach, fresh and roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, zucchini, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the roughly chopped spinach, allowing it to wilt into the stew for 3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and add the lemon juice and salt to taste.

Step 9

Serve the stew hot, optionally garnishing with a small sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3067.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	779.8

Total Fat 17.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2433.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.8g
Protein 23.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 556.8mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 6084.3mg	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: 19.3%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 68.9%