Hearty Quick Or Slow Stew

This hearty stew is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Packed with protein-rich garbanzo and kidney beans, earthy lentils, and tender potatoes, it offers a satisfying texture and deep, savory flavor profile. The blend of Italian stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, and warm spices like cumin, chili powder, and basil creates a rich, aromatic broth that simmers to perfection. Whether you need a quick stovetop dinner or a slow-cooked feast, this recipe delivers consistent results. Its naturally vegan, packed with fiber, and incredibly filling, making it a family favorite that tastes even better the next day.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Slow Cooking, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 1437.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This hearty stew is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Packed with protein-rich garbanzo and kidney beans, earthy lentils, and tender potatoes, it offers a satisfying texture and deep, savory flavor profile. The blend of Italian stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, and warm spices like cumin, chili powder, and basil creates a rich, aromatic broth that simmers to perfection. Whether you need a quick stovetop dinner or a slow-cooked feast, this recipe delivers consistent results. Its naturally vegan, packed with fiber, and incredibly filling, making it a family favorite that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

32 oz Tomato juice
1 cups Diced green pepper, seeded
14 1/2 oz Italian stewed tomatoes
10 oz Chopped frozen spinach
2 cups Water 2 Carrots, julienned 1" long
2 md Potatoes, unpeeled, chopped
2 tablespoons Dried parsley
15 oz Garbanzo beans, washed
2 tablespoons Chili powder
15 oz Kidney beans, drained
2 teaspoons Dried basil
1 cups Lentils, rinsed, drained
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 teaspoons Ground cumin

Directions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, add a splash of oil and saut the chopped onion and julienned carrots over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, dried basil, and dried parsley, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add the tomato juice, Italian stewed tomatoes, water, chopped potatoes, and diced green pepper to the pot.
4
Stir in the rinsed lentils, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans, ensuring everything is well combined.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the potatoes and lentils are tender.
6
Fold in the chopped frozen spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking until just wilted.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1437.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.4g23%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 99.5mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 256.1g86%
Dietary Fiber 74.2g297%
Sugars 61.1g
Protein 83.7g168%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: stew, vegan, beans, lentils, healthy, comfort food, dinner, plant-based, tomato, potato, spinach, spicy, hearty, slow cooker, stovetop, family meal, fiber-rich, protein-packed, budget-friendly, winter

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