Low Sodium Hearty Green Bean Stew

Warm, comforting, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Low Sodium Hearty Green Bean Stew is the perfect healthy meal for any season. Packed with fresh green beans, tender carrots, and sweet red bell pepper, this vegetable-forward stew is simmered in a rich, no-salt-added tomato and low-sodium vegetable broth, enhanced with aromatic bay leaf, thyme, and a hint of red chili flakes. It's a deliciously wholesome option for those looking to reduce their sodium intake without compromising on taste. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy one-pot recipe is a satisfying choice for busy weeknights, complete with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a finishing touch. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone craving a hearty yet light dish, this green bean stew will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Green beans
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large, chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 stalk, sliced Heart of celery
• 2 medium, diced Carrots
• 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
• 400 grams Canned no-salt-added tomatoes
• 500 milliliters Low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the green beans and trim the ends. Cut the beans into 1-inch pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, sliced celery, diced carrots, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the no-salt-added tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon if they are whole, and cook for 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to release their juices.

Step 5

Add the vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper, and red chili flakes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the prepared green beans. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for 20 minutes, or until the green beans and other vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Garnish the stew with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your low sodium hearty green bean stew.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1945.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	735.0

Total Fat 31.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1105.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.8g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 457.5mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 3516.8mg	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: 35.4%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 53.5%