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A steaming bowl of healthy vegetable stew, rich with colorful vegetables

Quick way to grow 5-star healthy vegetable stew recipe healthy vegetable stew recipe

This quick and healthy vegetable stew is packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a satisfying meal that comes together in a flash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 28-ounce can canned diced tomatoes undrained
Liquids & Seasonings
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Finishing Touches
  • 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add chopped carrots, celery, and onion, sautéing until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes, zucchini, canned diced tomatoes (undrained), vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and the bay leaf to the pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Finishing the Stew
  1. Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, cooking for an additional 5 minutes to heat them through.
  2. Remove the bay leaf, then season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Ladle the hot stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. This stew is great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day! You can also customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or what's in season.