Hearty vegetarian stew
1
Points® value
Total Time
1 hr 10 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Two kinds of beans, tofu, and plenty of vegetables make this a satisfying meal in a bowl—whether you’re an occasional or a full-time vegetarian. We use canned red kidney and white beans, but you can also use any variety of beans and combination you prefer. Black beans, pinto beans, chickpeas, and Great Northern beans would all be delicious. Firm tofu absorbs flavors well. To give the tofu more of a bite, sauté it in a skillet coated with cooking spray until browned before stirring it into the pot. Like many stews, this one is even better the next day.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp
Celery
2 rib(s), medium, sliced
Carrots
1 medium, diced
Onion
1 medium, chopped
Garlic
3 clove(s), minced
Canned diced tomatoes
14½ oz
Canned kidney beans
1 cup(s), rinsed and drained
Canned white beans
1 cup(s), small variety, rinsed and drained
Vegetable broth
½ cup(s), reduced-sodium
Firm tofu
1½ cup(s), diced
Cilantro
1 Tbsp, fresh, chopped
Table salt
½ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp, freshly ground