The best vegetable stew recipes
Looking for a warming vegetarian dish? Try one of these tasty options that'll please the whole family.
A stew is incredibly comforting and much heartier than a classic soup due to the chunky texture it usually has.
We've rounded up our favourite veggie stew recipes, with favourites such as our spicy aubergine stew, spiked with fragrant harissa paste, our sweet root veg stew, topped with herbed dumplings and a wonderful sweet pepper stew (similar to peperonata) which will transport you to Italy with its irresistibly moreish braised peppers.
All of these recipes are perfect if you're trying to cut down on meat, and contain plenty of nutrients and fibre to keep you healthy.
Fruit and nut lentil stew
Packed with nutrients and stacks of flavour, this sweet and sour lentil stew makes a satisfying and filling meal.
Recipe: Fruit and nut lentil stew
Spicy aubergine stew
This fragrant and colourful stew is packed with meaty aubergines, juicy tomatoes and spicy harissa paste for a delicious supper idea.
Recipe: Spicy aubergine stew
Chickpea and vegetable stew
Chickpea, sweet potato and plenty of fragrant spices come together into this hearty stew. A dollop of creme fraiche adds a lovely creaminess, too.
Recipe: Chickpea and vegetable stew
Root vegetable stew with dumplings
We've used seasonal root vegetables like parsnips, swedes and carrots, and combined them with smoked paprika and a delicious herbed dumpling topping.
Slow cooker summer stew
Let the slow cooker do all the work with this hearty chickpeas, leeks, new potatoes and Swiss chard stew. Top with fresh pesto and mint for a burst of freshness.
Recipe: Slow cooker summer stew
Sweet pepper stew
If you love peperonata (a sweet Italian stew of red peppers) then you'll adore this recipe. For so few ingredients, it seriously packs a punch in flavour. Serve with a glass of red wine and crusty bread for the ultimate alfresco meal.
Recipe: Sweet pepper stew
Mixed bean stew with salsa verde
This hearty bean stew can be batch cooked and frozen so that you always have a healthy vegetarian meal ready to go in no time.
Recipe: Mixed bean stew with salsa verde
Tomato and butter bean stew
We've added a dash of balsamic vinegar to this umami-rich stew to help give it a subtle tang against the sweet tomatoes.
Recipe: Tomato and butter bean stew
Pearl barley and bean stew
Pearl barley has a wonderful texture and absorbs some of the delicious broth in this cannellini and vegetable stew.
Recipe: Pearl barley and bean stew
Slow cooker huevos rancheros
Huevos rancheros is one of our favourite breakfast meals and this one is made in the slow cooker for a hands-off approach. Serve with fresh avocado and tortilla on the side.
Recipe: Slow cooker huevos rancheros
Quick halloumi and bean stew
This speedy bean stew is ready in only 20 minutes and topped with delicious grilled halloumi. Count us in!
Recipe: Quick halloumi and bean stew
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