Vegetarian Paprika Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A vibrant stew of mixed vegetables simmered in a smoky paprika broth, ideal for a cozy meal. This Hungarian-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs mixed vegetables, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 4 cups (carrots, potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, diced) mixed vegetables
• 1, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1.5 tbsp sweet paprika
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and sweet paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in vegetable broth, then add mixed vegetables, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in chopped fresh thyme and adjust seasoning. Serve hot as a main or side dish.