Description
A hearty Butter Bean Stew filled with aromatic vegetables and rich flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the diced carrots and bell pepper; cook for about 5 minutes until just softened.
- Stir in the butter beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and paprika, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary for your preferred flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for added color and taste.
Notes
Ensure that the olive oil is hot before adding the onion, as this helps to build flavor. Fresh ingredients lead to the best flavor. Skipping the sautéing step can result in a flavorless stew.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg