Amazing Vegetable Stew with Smoked Paprika and Fresh Herbs

This Amazing Vegetable Stew is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that highlights the natural goodness of fresh vegetables. With smoky paprika and a medley of colorful veggies, this stew is both nourishing and satisfying. Perfect as a main dish or a side, it’s a versatile, plant-based meal that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a comforting, wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium eggplant, diced
• 4 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can of diced tomatoes)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Chopped fresh parsley or basil for a finishing touch

Instructions:

1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Incorporate the garlic and sauté for an additional minute until it becomes aromatic.
3. Add Bell Peppers and Eggplant: Stir in the red and green bell peppers and the diced eggplant. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Add Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Smoked Paprika: Add the diced zucchini, tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine and bring the stew to a simmer.
5. Simmer the Stew: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Conclusion:

This Amazing Vegetable Stew is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings out the natural sweetness and richness of fresh vegetables. Infused with smoked paprika and topped with fresh herbs, it’s a wholesome meal perfect for any season. Enjoy it as a main dish or a versatile side that pairs well with your favorite grains or bread.

Amazing Vegetable Stew with Smoked Paprika and Fresh Herbs

A hearty and smoky vegetable stew featuring bellpeppers, zucchini, and eggplant, topped with fresh herbs for a delicious,plant-based meal.

• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium zucchini (diced)
• 1 medium eggplant (diced)
• 4 medium-sized tomatoes (chopped (or 1 can of diced tomatoes))
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Chopped fresh parsley or basil for a finishing touch

1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Incorporate the garlic and sauté for an additional minute until it becomes aromatic.
3. Add Bell Peppers and Eggplant: Stir in the red and green bell peppers and the diced eggplant. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Add Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Smoked Paprika: Add the diced zucchini, tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine and bring the stew to a simmer.
5. Simmer the Stew: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Main Course

Mediterranean-inspired

Vegetable stew