Vegetarian Hearty Green Bean Stew

Warm, comforting, and brimming with nourishing ingredients, this Vegetarian Hearty Green Bean Stew is the ultimate one-pot wonder for cozy weeknight dinners or satisfying meal prep. Featuring tender green beans, hearty russet potatoes, and sweet carrots simmered in a rich vegetable broth with aromatic thyme and a hint of zesty lemon, this plant-based stew is as wholesome as it is flavorful. Tomato paste adds a deep, savory base, while fresh parsley provides a herbaceous finish. Ready in just over an hour and packed with fiber and nutrients, this easy stew is perfect for feeding the whole family. Serve it with crusty bread or a side of rice for a complete, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 450 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 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 cook for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the green beans, carrots, and cubed potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste, ensuring the vegetables are well-coated.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and thyme.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper. Stir again to combine.

Step 8

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2359.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1351.1

Total Fat 37.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4761.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 49.5g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 534.8mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 6206.9mg	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: 23.6%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 64.4%