Vegan Hearty Spinach Stew

Warm up with this Vegan Hearty Spinach Stew, a comforting one-pot meal packed with wholesome ingredients and bold, earthy flavors. This nutrient-rich stew features tender potatoes, creamy white beans, and a generous helping of fresh spinach, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with aromatics like garlic, thyme, and oregano. With the brightness of diced tomatoes and a splash of fresh lemon juice at the end, this dish strikes the perfect balance between hearty and refreshing. Easy to prepare in just an hour, it's ideal for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve this plant-based stew with crusty bread or your favorite grain for a cozy, fiber-rich meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 14 ounces can of diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced carrots and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 4

Add the cubed potatoes, diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Step 5

Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano.

Step 6

Season the stew with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Check if the potatoes are tender, then add the roughly chopped spinach to the pot.

Step 9

Continue to simmer the stew for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf, stir in the fresh lemon juice, and adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 11

Serve the stew hot, and enjoy your vegan hearty spinach stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2853.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1563.3

Total Fat 40.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5965.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 61.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 889.3mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 7939.3mg	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: 22.4%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 62.7%