Vegan Hearty Beans Stew

Warm up your soul with this Vegan Hearty Beans Stew, a wholesome, flavor-packed recipe that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this one-pot wonder combines a medley of tender mixed beans—like kidney, black, and cannellini—with vibrant veggies, fragrant spices (smoked paprika and cumin shine here), and a rich tomato base. Simmered to perfection in savory vegetable broth, this stew develops deep, comforting flavors while remaining entirely plant-based. Ready in just under an hour, this satisfying recipe is loaded with protein, fiber, and irresistible taste. Serve it hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and enjoy a hearty, vegan meal that will leave you full and happy.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups cooked or canned mixed beans (such as kidney, black, and cannellini)
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup 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's translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery, cooking for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced red bell pepper and continue to sauté for 2 more minutes.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the mixed beans, bay leaves, dried thyme, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaves after the stew has thickened and the flavors have melded.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning if needed, and serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2721.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1625.2

Total Fat 53.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 7122.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.7g	0%
Total Sugars 50.2g
Protein 68.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 881.6mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 6723.7mg	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: 28.8%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 54.9%