Description
Discover the warmth of a hearty Quick Vegetarian Stew, the perfect solution for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This nourishing dish is brimming with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, delivering both comfort and nutrition in every bowl. With its quick preparation and rich flavors, this stew is sure to delight family and friends alike. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone meal or paired with crusty bread, your taste buds will thank you. Plus, it’s easily customizable with seasonal vegetables, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add celery and carrots; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in mushrooms, rosemary, thyme, and garlic; cook for another 5–7 minutes until mushrooms release their juices.
- Mix in tomato paste, soy sauce, and flour to coat the veggies.
- Gradually add red apple vinegar followed by vegetable stock; stir well.
- Incorporate sliced parsnips and swede chunks along with bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 40–50 minutes until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg