Savory Vegetable Stew Delight (Printable)

Hearty medley of vegetables and chickpeas simmered lightly for a warm, comforting main.

# What's Needed:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
08 - 1 zucchini, chopped
09 - 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Legumes & Broth

11 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
12 - 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)

→ Spices & Herbs

13 - 2 teaspoons dried thyme
14 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - 1 bay leaf
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Finish

18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
19 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add diced red bell pepper, potatoes, chopped zucchini, and green beans. Sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Stir in cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, vegetable broth, dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It comes together in just an hour but tastes like you've been simmering it all day.
  • You can throw in whatever vegetables you have lurking in your crisper drawer—no waste, only delicious flexibility.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so everyone at your table can enjoy it without a second thought.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of cooking the onion until it's soft and translucent. That foundation of flavor matters more than you might think—it's the difference between a good stew and an unforgettable one.
  • The smoked paprika is not optional; it's the secret ingredient that makes people pause and ask what makes your version taste so much better than theirs. That's worth the small effort to find it.
  • If your stew tastes flat after the 30 minutes of simmering, it's not the vegetables—it's the seasoning. Add salt gradually and taste between additions. You'll be amazed at how much difference the final pinch makes.
03 -
  • Use a wooden spoon and stir slowly and deliberately. It lets you feel when vegetables are done and keeps you connected to the cooking process in a way that rushing through doesn't.
  • If you have access to fresh herbs instead of dried, use three times the amount. Fresh herbs are more delicate and add a completely different kind of brightness to the finished stew.

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