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Quick Vegetarian Stew

Deliciously Hearty Quick Vegetarian Stew for Cozy Nights

This Quick Vegetarian Stew is a comforting and nourishing dish, perfect for busy evenings filled with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 1 onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 celery stalks bell pepper can be an alternative
  • 2 carrots any root vegetable can work
  • 8 ounces chestnut mushrooms white button or cremini mushrooms work as substitutes
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh garlic preferred
For the Flavors
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary dried version is fine
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme dried version is fine
  • 3 tablespoons tomato puree can use crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons flour cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 cup red wine can replace with vegetable stock for non-alcoholic
For the Extras
  • 2 parsnips any root vegetable is suitable
  • 2 swede any root vegetable option
  • 4 cups vegetable stock homemade or store-bought
  • 2 bay leaves fresh or dried
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over low heat. Add onion and celery with a pinch of salt and sauté for about 10 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add chopped carrots and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium and introduce chopped chestnut mushrooms to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in tomato puree and soy sauce, then sprinkle in flour and mix for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Gradually pour in red wine, stirring until it thickens.
  7. Add parsnips, swedes, vegetable stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil then simmer for 45-50 minutes.
  8. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Perfect for utilizing leftover vegetables and can be customized based on what you have on hand.

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