Cheezy Vegan Stew
Warm, hearty, and completely plant-based, this Cheezy Vegan Stew is the ultimate comfort food for cozy nights. Bursting with wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, and packed with protein-rich cannellini beans, this stew is elevated by its rich, creamy "cheesy" flavor made from a blend of nutritional yeast, tahini, and almond milk. Infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and turmeric, this dairy-free stew is as flavorful as it is nourishing. Ready in just under an hour, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a satisfying, dairy-free alternative without compromising on taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a vibrant touch, and serve it hot for a soul-soothing experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 large, diced Carrots
- 2 diced Celery stalks
- 2 medium, diced Potatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed Canned cannellini beans
- 1 14.5-ounce can, with juices Canned diced tomatoes
- 1 half-cup plus 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, canned tomatoes (with their juices), cannellini beans, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
In a small blender or bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, almond milk, and tahini until smooth and creamy.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir the cheesy mixture into the stew. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6998 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.8 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.4 g | 248% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 3544 mg | 273% | |
| Iron | 10739.9 mg | 59666% | |
| Potassium | 8502 mg | 181% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
