Description
This hearty vegan stew is loaded with a colorful variety of vegetables and chickpeas, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth with aromatic herbs and spices. It’s a comforting, nutritious, and wholesome dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup spinach leaves
Pantry & Herbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
- Add Aromatics and Softer Vegetables: Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add Main Ingredients: Stir in the bell pepper, diced potatoes, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, and chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer with Seasonings: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the green beans, dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Stew: Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Add Spinach and Lemon Juice: Stir in the spinach leaves and lemon juice, allowing the spinach to wilt slightly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Remove from heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms according to your preference.
- For a thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes or chickpeas before serving.
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
