Quick way to grow 5-star healthy vegetable stew recipe
This healthy vegetable stew is a quick and easy meal packed with nutritious vegetables and savory flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's both satisfying and good for you.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 2 medium celery stalks chopped
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 28-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the diced potatoes, zucchini, canned diced tomatoes (undrained), vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and other vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added protein, you can include a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas or lentils. Adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more herbs or spices for extra flavor.