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Chef Verde
about 6 hours ago

Easy Red Kidney Bean Tomato Stew (Hearty & Vegan)

Easy Red Kidney Bean Tomato Stew (Hearty & Vegan)

Recipe Details

Author makepurethyheart
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Summary

A cozy one-pot vegan stew where tender red kidney beans simmer in a tomato-rich sauce layered with warm spices. Hearty, budget-friendly, and deeply satisfying with a bright herb finish.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté aromatics – Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, add onion, and cook until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Build the base – Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture becomes saucy.

  3. 3

    Season it – Sprinkle in cumin, paprika, chili powder, and coriander; stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the stew – Add kidney beans and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until thickened and flavorful.

  5. 5

    Finish & serve – Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot with rice or bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked or 2 cans (15 oz each) red kidney beans (drained and rinsed if canned)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or any cooking oil)
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 large tomatoes (chopped (or 1 can, 14 oz diced tomatoes))
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • as needed parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
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