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Provencal Vegetable Stew

January 14, 2016 by Debi 17 Comments

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Provencal Vegetable Stew is full of flavor. It’s perfect comfort food. Rich and thick, with just the right balance of savory flavors with a little hint of sweetness from the dates. It’s like a warm hug on a cold day!

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a comforting bowl of Provencal Vegetable Stew! This veggie-filled comfort food is the perfect way to warm up and enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. Try it now! Grab the recipe and get cooking!

Provencal Veggie Stew is full of flavor. It's perfect comfort food. It's rich and thick, with just the right balance of savory flavors with a little hint of sweetness. It's like a warm hug on a cold day!

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a bowl full of stew with a wooden spoon next to it.

cold weather food

It’s been cold here.

Yes, cold! I know, many people who live in colder climates will laugh at that. But, it’s cold for here!

And, it’s actually rained a few times. Lots of rain, where the ground is actually wet. Where there’s puddles. And water. Where you actually get wet if you go outside.

And I’ve had to wear a jacket and socks!

Cold, I tell you!Is this what winter is like? I think I forgot last year because we never really got a winter last year. I actually really missed it!

This Provencal Vegetable Stew is the ultimate comfort food and the perfect way to keep the cold weather at bay! Layers of vegetables cooked until they’re perfectly tender and cozy, plus a delicious combination of herbs and spices – it’s a vegetarian dream come true. So don’t wait!

Stew topped with fresh oregano leaves next to a wooden spoon.

Warm from the inside

So, now, I want hot comforting stews and soups.

Something that helps keep you warm. Warm on the inside.

My Provencal Veggie Stew happens to be vegan and gluten-free. But don’t make it because of that, make it because it’s delicious!

And, it’s husband approved. He asked what was for dinner, and I said it was vegetable stew,

I could just see him yawn. Boring, he thought to himself, vegetables all cooked and lifeless.

Well, I really proved him wrong on this one! He said several times during dinner that he really liked it! Really liked it! And, I sent it with him for lunch, and he was very happy with it! Ha!

See, vegetable stew can be really good!

Provencal Veggie Stew happens to be vegan and gluten-free. But don't make it because of that, make it because it's delicious! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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I mention ‘Better Than Bouillon’ in the Notes on the recipe card.

It’s what I usually use now if I don’t have homemade broth on hand. I love the flavor of it. They have an organic one, and a regular one. Both are great.

three images of vegetarian stew in a collage for Pinterest.

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Provencal Vegetable Stew Recipe

Provencal Vegetable Stew

Debi
Provencal Vegetable Stew is full of flavor. It's perfect comfort food. It's rich and thick, with just the right balance of savory flavors with a little hint of sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 15 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes undrained
  • 1 lb mini Yukon gold potatoes cut in half if large
  • 3/4 cup chopped carrots
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 6 large pitted dates chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • fresh black pepper to taste
  • 1 zucchini cut into 1/2″ rounds
  • Fresh oregano for garnish if desired

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Once the oil is hot, sauté the onions until starting to brown and caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients except zucchini and fresh oregano to the pot. Cook for about 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened the potatoes are tender, but not soft. Add the zucchini, and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh oregano, and serve over cooked rice, if desired.

Notes

I like to use Better Than Bouillon paste for my broth. In that case, use ¾ cup water plus 1 teaspoon broth paste.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 665mgPotassium: 835mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 3531IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword stew, vegetables, vegetarian
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  1. Janette (@culinaryginger)

    January 14, 2016 at 7:35 am

    It has been cold, and I love it. I also love this hearty stew, it’s perfect for the chilly weather. You have all good things going on in this.

  2. onetipsychick

    January 14, 2016 at 10:09 am

    I just checked and I have all the ingredients!!!! YUM!

  3. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    January 14, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    This looks amazing! Love that you use dates here, a big bowl for me, please! 🙂

  4. dcclark13

    January 14, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    Your stew looks so delicious, so thick & rich – when a stew is this hearty? Well, pass me a spoon I need to dig in!

  5. Joanne/WineladyCooks

    January 14, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    This sounds amazing, I love the addition of the chopped dates. Your photo is beautiful, it certainly looks as though there are chunks of meat in the bowl. I would love this.

  6. Homemade Food Junkie

    January 14, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    We love stew. I was raised on one a week in winter. Yours looks so hearty and delicious! It’s a keeper if the hubby will take it to lunch next day!

  7. Platter Talk

    January 15, 2016 at 7:19 am

    Beautifully done, Deb! Loving this hearty and delicious looking stew; thanks for sharing!

  8. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    January 15, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Wow, does this get me hungry. Love the use of dates. The subtle sweetness must take this stew to another level. I’ve got to try this one.

  9. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    January 15, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    This is a must try! A hearty stew is what I need right now!

  10. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    January 15, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    this looks so wonderful and comforting. Pass me a bowl!

  11. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

    January 16, 2016 at 6:22 am

    It’s been cold here too. I’ve been wearing two pairs of pants recently and ski socks trying to trudge through the snow. Not fun. This would be perfect on the long cold days!

  12. sue|theviewfromgreatisland

    January 22, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    It’s so hard to find hearty veggie soups and stews, I love this!

  13. Molly ~ EasycookingwithMolly

    January 22, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    The stew looks so comforting and hearty, Love the addition of dates to it – Delicious Recipe.

  14. Mark, CompassandFork

    January 22, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    That’s a really comforting looking stew there. So nice and thick, just what you need on a winter’s day.

  15. Mahy

    January 22, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    Love a heart veggie stew like this any day!

  16. Culinary Flavors

    January 24, 2016 at 12:02 am

    It is cold here too and snowy although Greece is not perceived as such we do have cold. This stew looks just the right thing today!

  17. deliciousmeetshealthywp

    January 26, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    This is such a comforting and hearty meal! Simply delicious and beautiful pictures!

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