Homestyle Green Chile Stew (Print Version)

A flavorful stew of green chiles, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal any night.

# Ingredients:

→ Stew Base

01 - 4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium preferred
02 - 2 cups roasted green chiles, chopped
03 - 1 can (about 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, or 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
05 - 1 cup zucchini, diced
06 - 1 medium onion, diced

→ Seasoning

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon ground cumin
09 - 1 cup chopped cilantro

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
11 - 1 medium avocado, diced, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and ground cumin. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and roasted green chiles. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Add diced bell peppers and zucchini. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped cilantro.
06 - For additional protein, add rinsed black beans and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
07 - Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with diced avocado for a creamy finish.

# Notes:

01 - For deeper flavor, use fire-roasted green chiles and sauté onions slowly until golden.

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