6 Protein-Packed Vegan Bean Stew Recipes

Vegan bean stews are the ultimate comfort food for fall and winter. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, they’re hearty, filling, and perfect for colder days. Beans provide plant-based protein, iron, and essential nutrients that keep you energized and full. Stews are easy to make in large batches, making them great for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Stews are also versatile and adaptable to whatever you have on hand. You can add different beans, vegetables, and seasonings to make each pot unique. Plus, they’re perfect for using up pantry staples like canned beans and dried herbs.

6 vegan bean stews

These six stews are full of flavor, easy to prepare, and feature a variety of beans. Explore creamy coconut-based stews, Greek green bean variations, and even a vegan twist on a bourguignon. These recipes are comforting, satisfying, and will fill your home with warm, inviting aromas.

Vegan black bean coconut stew

A coconut black bean stew made to a plant-based recipe — Jenné Claiborne/Sweet Potato Soul This vegan stew will warm up your cold evenings

This black bean coconut stew comes from Sweet Potato Soul. This fragrant stew highlights the rich flavor of coconut, which pairs well with earthy black beans and sweet potato. The stew is seasoned with herbs and spics like coriander, cumin, garlic, and ginger, and it’s finished with lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro. Serve it with coconut rice.

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Mung bean stew with flatbread and gomashio

Mung Bean Stew with Flatbread & Gomashio — Rebel Recipes Try something different with mung beans

Rebel Recipes created this mung bean stew with flatbread and gomashio. This dish has a few elements, but can be made in under 40 minutes (though you’ll have to soak your mung beans overnight).

First, you’ll prepare your mung bean stew. You’ll then make gram (chickpea) flour flatbreads, followed by toasting sesame seeds to make gomashio. Gomashio is just white and black salted sesame seeds used as a meal topping. Finally, you’ll finish with a coconut dip, which is very easy to make.

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Butter bean stew

For chilly days, why not batch-cook your weeknight meals to make your busy evenings easier? You can do so with this butter bean stew recipe by Natlicious Food. The recipe is simple and straightforward. All you need is high-protein butter beans paired with carrot, celery, leek, tomato, and various herbs and spices.

Thanks to the chili, this dish has a kick alongside the depth of flavor thanks to the garlic, vegetable bouillon, and the thyme and bay leaf included. Enjoy this stew with bread, and feel free to freeze the leftovers.

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Greek green bean stew

A bowl of green bean stew on top of a wooden board on a dark countertop — Natlicious Food This authentic recipe is made using pantry ingredients

Next up is a Greek green bean stew, also from Natlicious Food. This authentically Greek recipe is full of protein and fiber. It’s made with green beans, potatoes, onion, carrots, tomatoes, and seasonings. You can make it in one pot and have a delicious dinner in under an hour. As it’s a Greek dish, serve it with vegan feta and crusty bread.

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Vegan butter bean bourguignon

Matt Prichard’s vegan butter bean bourguignon takes the classic and veganizes it with creamy butter beans. You’ll follow typical instructions to create the rich sauce while letting the butter beans soak up the strong flavors of the bourguignon. Serve it with smooth mash, top with some coriander, and enjoy.

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Bean, kale, and lemon stew

A vegan kale, bean, and lemon stew — Rebel Recipes This kale and bean stew is a warm and high protein vegan dinner idea

The last recipe on this list comes from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club. This one-pot kale, bean, and lemon stew takes only 20 minutes to make and is an excellent choice for a busy weeknight meal. Enjoy warming ingredients like chili flakes, garlic, and onion mixed with the carrots, chopped tomatoes, butter beans, and kale included in this dish. It’s finished with nutritional yeast and lemon juice for a zesty, cheesy kick. It pairs well with vegan cheese and crusty bread.

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