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A vibrant bowl of healthy vegetable stew with various colorful vegetables

Quick way to grow 5-star healthy vegetable stew recipe

This healthy vegetable stew is a quick and satisfying meal, packed with nutritious vegetables and a flavorful broth. It's perfect for a cozy dinner and can be easily customized with your favorite seasonal produce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Drinks
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks diced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes undrained
  • 15 ounces canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
Liquids & Seasoning
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Prep
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cook
  1. Add diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (undrained), and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and frozen green beans. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp.
  3. Finally, stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts. Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Ladle the hot vegetable stew into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

This stew is even better the next day as the flavors meld. Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables with your favorites, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or corn. For a heartier meal, add some cooked quinoa or small pasta during the last 5 minutes of cooking.