Description
This Wholesome Vegetable Stew is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for summer dining. Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and protein-rich chickpeas, this stew is both satisfying and nutritious. The zesty lemon juice adds a refreshing touch to this delightful summer delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 1 yellow squash (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and halved)
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and green beans. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, then season with thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chickpeas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other summer vegetables like corn or eggplant.
- For added protein, tofu or lentils can be included.
- This stew stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
