Here’s a simple and hearty Green Bean Stew—a comforting veggie dish that’s full of flavor 🥘💚
🥬 Green Bean Stew
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 oz)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Optional: 1–2 potatoes, diced for heartier stew
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegetables
- Stir in green beans and tomatoes (and potatoes if using).
- Add paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Simmer
- Pour in broth.
- Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until green beans (and potatoes) are tender.
- Adjust seasoning & serve
- Taste and adjust salt or pepper.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Tips
- For a richer stew, add 1–2 tbsp tomato paste with the spices.
- You can add cooked meat (like sausage or chicken) for a heartier version.
- Fresh green beans give the best texture, but frozen works well too.
I can also give a Hungarian-style green bean stew with paprika and bacon version or a creamy vegetarian version if you want.
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