Mashed Potatoes with Vegetable Stew
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Comforting creamy mashed potatoes served with a hearty vegetable stew packed with flavor and nourishment.
- Author: Emma Harper
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
- 1 cup peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Place diced potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Stir in carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add green beans and peas. Continue simmering until vegetables are tender, about 10 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the vegetable stew over the mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra creamy potatoes, replace part of the milk with heavy cream.
- You can add your favorite vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms.
- For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg