Nut-Free Hearty Green Bean Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of this Nut-Free Hearty Green Bean Stew, a comforting and flavor-packed recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Brimming with vibrant green beans, tender potatoes, and a medley of colorful vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, this stew is simmered in a robust tomato-based broth infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. The recipe is entirely nut-free, making it an allergen-friendly choice, while its wholesome, plant-based ingredients are both satisfying and nutritious. Preparing this stew is a breeze, requiring just 20 minutes of prep and a single pot for easy cleanup. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, for a hearty, healthy meal that’s sure to please the entire family.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 500 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the trimmed and cut green beans, cooking for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes to caramelize slightly.

Step 7

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and the vegetable broth, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, dried oregano, and the bay leaf to the pot.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper, then stir the mixture well.

Step 10

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf from the pot before serving.

Step 12

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3160.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1660.9

Total Fat 51.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 5399.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.8g	0%
Total Sugars 74.5g
Protein 45.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 733.0mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 8036.1mg	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: 26.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 63.0%