Green Bean Stew (Bredie) Recipe

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Frozen green beans are more affordable and retain nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Yams are a cost-effective alternative with similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning reduces cost while maintaining flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Mix in chopped carrots and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add green beans and stir to combine with other vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves and thyme.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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