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Vegan Stew

This rich and hearty vegan stew is the ultimate comfort food. It's simple fare that's wonderfully warming and always satisfies.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Entree, Savory
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Alison Andrews

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion White, Yellow or Brown, Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Crushed Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp Dried Rosemary
  • ½ tsp Dried Oregano
  • 5 cups Cremini Mushrooms (480g) Sliced
  • 3 Large Carrots Diced
  • 3 Celery Stalks Diced
  • ⅓ cup All Purpose Flour (41g)
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock (480ml)
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce (240ml)
  • 1 cup Red Wine (240ml)
  • 2 Large Potatoes (600g/1.2 pounds peeled weight) peeled and chopped
  • 15 ounce (425g) Can Kidney Beans (1 can) Drained
  • ½ cup Tomato Paste (130g)
  • 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaf
  • 1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar Optional

Instructions

  • Add the chopped onion to the pot with the olive oil and sauté the onions until softened.
  • Add in the crushed garlic, thyme, rosemary and oregano and sauté with the onions. 
  • Add the sliced mushrooms, diced carrots and diced celery and toss with the onions and spices. Let it cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms are slightly softened. 
  • Add the all purpose flour and stir it in.
  • Add the vegetable stock, marinara sauce, red wine, peeled and chopped potatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste and dark soy sauce and stir in.
  • Add in the bay leaves and bring it all to a simmer, cover the pot and leave to simmer, stirring from time to time, until the potatoes and veggies are soft and cooked. 
  • Add in the coconut sugar (optional) which helps to balance out the flavors and salt and pepper to taste (if needed).
  • Serve as is or with basmati rice.

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Notes

  1. Cremini mushrooms are also called portobellini mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms. You could also use white button mushrooms. 
  2. Marinara Sauce. You can use any marinara sauce that you like the taste of, or sub for canned chopped tomatoes.
  3. Gluten-Free. If you want this stew to be gluten free then use a gluten free all purpose flour blend.
  4. Storing. Leftovers keep very well in the fridge for a few (3-4) days. It is also freezer friendly for up to 3 months if you want to freeze the leftovers. 
  5. Nutritional information is for stew only and does not include any rice that you may serve it with.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.4g | Protein: 11.6g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 741mg | Fiber: 9.1g | Sugar: 15.1g