Warm Hearth Vegan Stew (Printable)
A hearty stew blending root vegetables, beans, and warming spices for a cozy meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 medium carrots, sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
07 - 1 medium parsnip, peeled and diced
08 - 1 cup diced butternut squash
→ Legumes
09 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 - 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
→ Liquids
11 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
12 - 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
→ Herbs & Seasonings
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
16 - 1 bay leaf
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
02 - Stir in garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, parsnip, and butternut squash. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add chickpeas, white beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
04 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes until all vegetables are tender and flavors have melded together.
05 - Remove bay leaf and discard. Taste stew and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Ladle hot stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is impossibly forgiving, almost impossible to mess up, and tastes better the longer it sits on the stove
- The combination of smoked paprika and fresh herbs creates depth that usually requires meat
02 -
- The stew will continue to thicken as it cools, so do not worry if the broth seems thinner than you expected initially
- Removing the bay leaf before serving is nonnegotiable, unless you want an unpleasant crunchy surprise in someone's bowl
03 -
- Dice all your vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly and nobody gets an undercooked chunk of potato
- Low sodium broth gives you control over the final seasoning, as canned beans already add salt to the mix