Red Kidney Bean Stew
Description
This comforting Red Kidney Bean Stew is a vibrant, wholesome dish that brings the warmth of Mediterranean cooking to your dinner table. Featuring a medley of fresh vegetables like sweet red peppers, earthy mushrooms, and tender carrots, it offers a robust texture and deep, savory flavors. The stew is enriched with kidney beans for a satisfying protein boost, making it an excellent choice for vegans and vegetarians alike. Lightly spiced with paprika and freshly ground black pepper, it provides a gentle heat that enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and onions.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add the sliced onion, chopped red pepper, diced carrots, sliced celery, and zucchini (if using).
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Cover the pan and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
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Add the sliced mushrooms, quartered tomatoes, drained kidney beans, and paprika.
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Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Cover the pan again and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
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Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
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Serve hot in bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.1g7%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 40.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 45.0g15%
- Dietary Fiber 12.0g48%
- Sugars 12.0g
- Protein 12.0g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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