Description
Satisfy your cravings with this Quick Vegetarian Stew, a hearty and delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with vibrant vegetables and rich flavors, this stew is not only easy to prepare but also a fantastic way to enjoy a nutritious dinner without meat. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a comforting blend of fresh herbs and seasonal veggies, this dish is bound to become a family favorite. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or part of your meal prep, this vegetarian stew offers versatility and satisfaction in every bowl. Enjoy it alongside crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 350g button chestnut mushrooms, halved if large
- 3/4 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon henderson's relish
- 35g plain flour
- 160 ml red apple vinegar
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and uniformly sliced
- 250g swede, peeled and chopped into chunks
- 800 ml vegetable stock
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add chopped celery, sliced carrots, and mushrooms. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, and henderson's relish.
- Sprinkle flour while stirring continuously to avoid lumps; cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually add red apple vinegar followed by vegetable stock; stir well.
- Incorporate sliced parsnips and swede along with bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until vegetables are tender; adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg