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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

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
 

  • Heat the Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Keyword Vegetable stew

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