Instant Pot Vegetarian Bean Stew | Medieval Times Copycat Recipe

This Vegetarian 3 Bean Stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with fire roasted tomatoes and spices. An easy to make recipe that can be made either on the stove top or the instant pot. I have the instructions for both below.

This meal is inspired from Medieval times vegetarian meal. They serve the stew with crispy roasted potatoes and brown rice for a wholesome and filling meal. A perfect dish to enjoy on a chilly day!!

About the Recipe

Stew and chili are my favorite one pot meals to make in fall and winter seasons. My favorite is this potato lentil stew and this sweet potato quinoa chili. They are hearty and perfect for the chilly weather.

Today, I have a delicious, filling and easy veggie bean stew. Recipe is based on the meal we had at Medieval Times a few years back. It is a hearty, stick your ribs comforting soup that is perfect to make in winter.

Medieval Times is a fun place where you step back into Medieval times. They stage medieval-style games, epic battles, jousting tournaments along with a royal dinner. We went to a location in NJ.

The kids had a blast rooting for our team during the tournament. But we, grown-ups, enjoyed their amazing vegetarian meal. I really appreciate that they have a tasty vegan and vegetarian menu.

Their vegetable and bean stew is actually vegan and it tastes awesome. Flavorful and crispy roasted potatoes and brown rice complete this wholesome meal. The best part is this meal is easy to make at home.

Ingredients

For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

Here are the ingredients you need to make this mixed bean stew recipe:

• As the name of the dish suggests, this chili/ stew is made with 3 different kinds of beans. Feel free to use any color or your favorite beans. Black, pinto, kidney, cannellini, navy beans etc. are all good options.
• Veggies - Onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic.
• Fire roasted tomatoes - these add slight smokiness and depth of flavor to the dish.
• Spices - Ground cumin, coriander, dried thyme and bay leaf.
• Lemon juice, hot sauce and vinegar are added to enhance all of the flavors in the stew.

Only 4 ingredients are needed to make roasted potatoes.

• Red Potatoes are the best as they have thin skin and bake beautifully. Yukon gold will also work well.
• Salt & Pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions

For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

Medieval times vegetarian meal consists of the stew, roasted potatoes and brown rice. Here's how to make them:

Make vegetarian 3 bean stew

In a heavy bottomed pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add onions, carrots, bell pepper and chopped garlic. Cook on medium flame until the veggies are tender, about 6~8 minutes.

Next add the ground cumin, coriander, dried thyme and bay leaf. Mix well and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and fire roasted tomatoes. Cook for 1~2 minutes.

Add vegetable stock/ water; bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer till the carrots are tender, about 6~8 minutes.

Once the carrots are tender, add the beans, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 3~4 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in vinegar, hot sauce and mix well. Check the seasonings and add more salt & pepper. Serve hot!!

Make Roasted Potatoes

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or grease it lightly.

Spread the chopped potatoes on the baking sheet and add salt and pepper. Drizzle 1~2tbsp oil and toss to coat the potatoes evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25~35 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes until potatoes are crisp outside and tender inside.

Instructions to make the three bean stew in the Instant Pot are in the recipe card and the video.

To Serve

Place the bean stew in a serving bowl, top it with a serving of roasted potatoes and brown rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

Expert Tips

• Feel free to use any color and type of beans. Black, pinto, kidney, cannellini, navy beans etc. are all good options.
• If you only have 2 type of beans, then use only 2.
• Fire roasted tomatoes can be subbed with tomato puree or canned diced tomatoes.
• You can add other veggies along with carrot and bell peppers. Zucchini, mushrooms, corn will be great in this recipe.
• Serve with quinoa or other whole grains instead of brown rice.
• Store leftover vegetarian 3 bean stew in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, store in the freezer. Make sure to completely cool the stew and then put it in an airtight freezer-safe container or in a ziploc freezer bag.
• Best to make the roasted potatoes on the day of serving.

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Recipe Card