Description
This Vegan Butter Bean Stew is a comforting and hearty plant-based dish bursting with creamy butter beans, vibrant vegetables, and warm spices. Perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave a nourishing and satisfying meal in one bowl, it combines simple pantry staples with rich flavors for an easy, budget-friendly dinner that’s vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 400g (approx. 2 cups) cooked or canned butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 400g (14 oz) chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Fresh Herbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. If using canned butter beans, rinse them thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve creaminess. Gather all spices and ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook gently until translucent and fragrant. Then add carrots and celery, sautéing until they soften and their natural sweetness develops.
- Build the Flavor Base: Add smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring to evenly coat the vegetables. Lightly toast the spices to bring out their aroma and deepen the stew’s flavor.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Add the butter beans, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the stew to thicken.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in fresh herbs like parsley or thyme just before serving to add brightness and fresh aroma.
Notes
- Use dried butter beans soaked and cooked beforehand for creamier texture and richer flavor.
- Take your time sautéing the base vegetables to build depth of flavor.
- Maintain a low simmer to avoid overcooking beans and vegetables.
- Experiment with additional spices like coriander or smoked chili powder to customize flavor.
- Allow the stew to rest and develop flavors overnight for even better taste.
- If stew is too watery, reduce liquid by simmering longer or mash some butter beans to thicken naturally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan butter bean stew, plant-based stew, hearty vegan meal, gluten free stew, butter bean recipe
