Vegan Hearty Green Bean Stew

Warm, nourishing, and bursting with plant-based goodness, this Vegan Hearty Green Bean Stew is the ultimate comfort dish for any season. Packed with tender green beans, hearty potatoes, vibrant carrots, and fresh spinach, this stew delivers a medley of textures and flavors in every spoonful. Slow-simmered in a rich vegetable broth infused with aromatic thyme, basil, and a hint of lemon for a zesty finish, this recipe is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prep, it's a one-pot wonder that's ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a healthy, vegan entrée. Pair it with crusty bread for a complete and mouthwatering meal that's both filling and full of nutrients!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrot, diced
• 2 medium celery stalk, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 400 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 grams spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the 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 cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, and cubed potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Mix in the green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the spinach leaves and lemon juice, and cook for another 2 minutes, until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, and enjoy your flavorful, vegan hearty green bean stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2876.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1415.5

Total Fat 50.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 5597.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.7g	0%
Total Sugars 59.3g
Protein 42.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 783.5mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 7104.1mg	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: 30.7%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 58.0%