Paleo Savory Vegetable Filling

Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables and seasoned with fresh herbs, this Paleo Savory Vegetable Filling is a versatile, wholesome addition to your paleo meal plans. Perfectly sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, celery, zucchini, and mushrooms form the heart of this dish, while kale adds a nutritious touch and a pop of color. A dollop of tomato paste and a hint of fresh thyme and rosemary lend robust, savory flavor, finished with a splash of zesty lemon juice. Ready in just 40 minutes, this filling is ideal for stuffing meats, filling roasted vegetables, or serving as a standalone side dish. Whether you're embracing a paleo lifestyle or just looking to boost your veggie intake, this flavorful recipe makes healthy eating delicious and satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 medium carrot
• 3 medium celery stalks
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 8 oz mushrooms
• 2 cups kale
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, peel and chop the carrots, slice the celery, chop the zucchini, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the mushrooms.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Introduce the carrots and celery to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the mixture, cooking for approximately 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped kale, allowing it to cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

Step 7

Mix in the tomato paste, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper, ensuring everything is well combined.

Step 8

Let the mixture cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Finish by stirring in the lemon juice, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Remove from heat and serve immediately as a stuffing for meats, a filling for vegetables, or as a standalone side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1046.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	707.0

Total Fat 39.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4750.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 340.8mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 3074.9mg	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: 49.2%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 40.7%