Vegan Hearty Bean Stew

Dive into a bowl of cozy, nutrient-packed goodness with this Vegan Hearty Bean Stew, a comforting one-pot meal perfect for any season. Packed with a trio of protein-rich beans—kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas—this stew is infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin, creating a smoky, satisfying depth of flavor. Fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper add a delightful texture, while a rich base of vegetable broth and tomato paste ties it all together. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it's the ultimate plant-based, gluten-free dinner that’s both hearty and healthy. Serve it with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a truly wholesome meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced celery
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices.

Step 6

Add the rinsed kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas to the pot.

Step 7

Include the bay leaf, dried thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 8

Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3173.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2450.9

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 9004.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 375.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 117.5g	0%
Total Sugars 63.6g
Protein 116.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 936.0mg	0%
Iron 41.1mg	0%
Potassium 8425.8mg	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: 21.7%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 59.8%