Low Fat Hearty Stewed Vegetables

Warm your soul with this Low Fat Hearty Stewed Vegetables recipe, a comforting and wholesome dish packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients. This low-calorie vegetable stew features a symphony of fresh veggies like zucchini, carrots, and red bell pepper, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful low-sodium vegetable broth infused with thyme and rosemary. The recipe comes together in just an hour, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or atop hearty grains for a filling, plant-based meal that's both delicious and guilt-free. Perfect for those seeking healthy, vegan-friendly comfort food, this vegetable stew is proof that simple ingredients can create incredibly satisfying flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium yellow squash, diced
• 3 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash. Cook for another 5 minutes until all vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 6

Add the chopped tomatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Stir in the dried thyme and rosemary.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 8

Add salt and black pepper to taste. Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 9

Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 10

Serve the stew hot with crusty bread or over cooked grains like quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2293.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	526.2

Total Fat 17.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1983.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.8mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 4106.2mg	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: 27.6%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 62.0%