Miso-Caramelized Onion and Black Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A deeply flavorful vegetarian stew with sweet caramelized onions, earthy miso, and protein-rich black beans. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs onion, miso paste, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 large, thinly sliced onion
• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed black beans
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2, diced carrot
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced large onions and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 (15 oz) can drained black beans, 3 cups vegetable broth, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp salt to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread for dipping.