Paleo Hearty Beans with Vegetables

Dive into a bowl of comfort with this Paleo Hearty Beans with Vegetables recipe—a wholesome and nutrient-packed dish perfect for cozy nights. Featuring tender white beans, vibrant garden vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and red bell peppers, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, this stew is a flavor explosion in every bite. Simmered to perfection in a rich vegetable broth with a touch of tomato paste for depth, this paleo-friendly recipe is a satisfying blend of plant-based ingredients that’s ideal for clean eating. Finished with fresh spinach and parsley for an extra boost of color and nutrients, this hearty, one-pot meal is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep. Serve it hot for a nutritious, gluten-free dinner or lunch that’s sure to fuel your day and delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large, chopped Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 medium, sliced Carrot
• 2 sliced Celery stalk
• 1 diced Red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced Zucchini
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 14-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup, soaked overnight and drained Dried white beans
• 1 teaspoon, dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon, dried Oregano
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
• 2 cups, fresh Spinach
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh Parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini, then sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to coat the vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and add the soaked beans.

Step 7

Stir in the thyme, oregano, and bay leaf, and season with black pepper and salt.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.

Step 9

Simmer the stew for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.

Step 10

Add the fresh spinach and parsley, stirring until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy your paleo-friendly hearty beans with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1906.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1166.6

Total Fat 47.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 6516.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 56.0g
Protein 40.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 626.7mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 4900.5mg	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: 35.3%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 51.3%