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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 hearty vegetable stew is packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. It's quick to prepare and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes undrained

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the healthy vegetable stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf or a sprig of fresh thyme during simmering. This stew also freezes well, making it perfect for meal prep.