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Quick Vegetarian Stew

Quick Vegetarian Stew

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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Quick Vegetarian Stew, a delightful meat-free dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. This hearty stew is loaded with fresh vegetables, rich flavors, and wholesome ingredients, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prepping. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple cooking process, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready to enjoy in no time. Customize it with your favorite veggies for added variety or keep it classic for a comforting bowl of goodness.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium brown onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced (halve the slices if the carrots are large)
  • 350g button chestnut mushrooms (4½ cups) (leave small ones whole and half larger ones)
  • 3/4 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (used light soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon henderson's relish or vegan worcestershire sauce
  • 35g plain flour (1/3 cup)
  • 160 ml red apple vinegar (1 glass)
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and uniformly sliced
  • 250g swede (1 ¾ cups), peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 800 ml vegetable stock (3 ⅓ cups, made with vegan bouillon)
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust as needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in celery and carrots; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Incorporate mushrooms, rosemary, thyme, and garlic; cook until mushrooms release moisture.
  4. Mix in tomato paste, soy sauce, and seasoning to build flavor.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture while stirring. Gradually add red apple vinegar and vegetable stock.
  6. Add parsnips, swede chunks, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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