Description
A hearty and comforting vegetarian stew packed with colorful vegetables and chickpeas, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, and green beans.
- Add the chickpeas, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or whatever you have on hand. This stew is gluten-free and can also be cooked in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian stew, hearty stew, healthy meal, vegetable stew, chickpeas