Description
Warm up with this comforting vegetable stew, packed with vibrant seasonal veggies and rich flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this dish is not only nutritious but also customizable based on what you have on hand. Serve it hot with crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir occasionally until they start to soften (about 8–10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth along with thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring well.
- Season with salt and pepper after about 15 minutes of simmering. Adjust flavors as needed.
- Cover partially and let stew simmer on low heat for another 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender yet intact.
- Serve hot for a heartwarming meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg