VEGAN STEW
Traditionally, you will find many stew recipes with meat; such as beef, chicken, or pork. However, you can make a vegan version of these recipes and still get some umami flavor. So, if this is what you are looking for in a vegetable stew you can get this result thanks to the tomato paste, mushrooms, and soy sauce used in this vegan recipe.
Making a meatless stew can be easy, simple, and affordable too. Moreover, these vegan recipes are comforting and filling which makes a great dish for a vegan diet.
VEGAN STEW SEASONINGS
Seasoning this delicious vegetable stew can be simple and easy with just salt and pepper. However, you can always add more flavor to your vegan meals with aromatic spices, and fresh and dried herbs.
- Red wine.
- Balsamic vinegar.
- Red pepper flakes.
- Fresh thyme.
- Freshly ground black pepper.
- Marinara sauce.
- Smoked paprika.
- Nutritional yeast.
- Tomato sauce.
- Vegetable stock.
INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN STEW
When I made this veggie stew recipe, I made it easy and simple. Furthermore, this vegetable stew can be like a white canvas where you can add more hearty vegetables, lentils, beans, or even pasta. With this last option you can use a type of pasta that you prefer; for example, made with wheat flour, whole wheat flour or even you can gluten-free pasta.
- Sweet potatoes.
- Butternut squash.
- Mushrooms; such as shiitake mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, baby bella mushrooms, cremini mushrooms
- Green beans.
- Green lentils.
- Potatoes; for example, russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.
- Soy curls.
- Frozen green peas.
Lastly, you may notice that in this hearty vegan stew, the vegetables are cut into small pieces. However, you can cut the veggies into large pieces and get chunky vegetables into this recipe.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
This hearty vegetable stew recipe can be enjoyed on its own or with other delicious side dishes. Therefore, you can serve this recipe as a main dish and add a side dish to complement this one. If you are looking for inspiration on what to serve this hearty stew with, check the list below to get some ideas.
- Tomato Bruschetta.
- Crusty bread.
- Vegan garlic bread.
- Fresh salads; such as green salad, tomato, mushroom & avocado salad, etc.
Lastly, if you are making this hearty vegetable stew recipe in advance or have some leftover stew, let the veggie stew cold down at room temperature place it in an airtight container, and keep it refrigerated until consumption. When you want to serve this hearty vegetable stew place it in a large pot or Dutch oven and reheat it at medium heat stirring occasionally.
THIS VEGAN STEW RECIPE GOES WELL WITH:
- Also, try this vegan stew recipe with vegan parmesan cheese.
VEGAN STEW
Warm, hearty, filling, and affordable this vegan stew it's a win-win. You can make this great comforting meal for the whole family using nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Yellow onion.
- 3 Garlic cloves.
- 1 Large Carrot.
- 150 gr. of Mushrooms.
- 1 Celery stick.
- 2 Tbsp. of Tomato purée.
- ½ Cup of Basmati rice.
- 2 Cups of Vegetable stock.
- ½ Tsp. of Paprika.
- ½ Tsp. of Oregano.
- A pinch of salt.
- Fresh parsley (optional).
Instructions
- Peel and chop the yellow onion and garlic cloves.
- Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in a large pot or a Dutch oven. Cook them with a pinch of salt until tender (add water or olive oil).
- Peel and cut the carrot. Then, clean the mushrooms and cut them into cubes or slices.
- Place the carrots and sliced mushrooms in the vegetable stew and stir well.
- Wash the Basmati rice until the water comes clean. Add the rice to the vegan stew and pour 2 cups of vegetable broth.
- Then, add the tomato paste and season to taste with soy sauce, paprika, and oregano.
- Cook your hearty vegan stew at medium heat* and let the stew simmer for around 20 to 25 minutes stirring occasionally, or until the vegetables are fork tender.
- Serve this hearty vegan stew warm and enjoy!
Notes
*You can also use a slow cooker.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 70Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 386mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 3g
The Nutritional values presented on this table are only estimates. The values can also vary depending on the cooking method, ingredients, product brands etc. This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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