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Easy Vegan Butter Bean Stew

A warm, savory bowl of Easy Vegan Butter Bean Stew featuring creamy butter beans in a rich tomato broth with carrots and bell peppers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley, for garnish Adds a hint of brightness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat a splash of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the diced carrot and bell pepper, stirring frequently for another 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the drained butter beans and diced tomatoes to the pot.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to mix in any stuck-on bits.
  5. Sprinkle in the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir well. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Substitute butter beans with chickpeas or cannellini beans as per preference. For deeper flavors, allow longer simmering, adding extra broth if necessary. Always sauté the onion and garlic for best taste.