Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Filling
Elevate your recipes with this Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Filling – a versatile, flavor-packed addition perfect for all occasions. Brimming with vibrant ingredients like zucchini, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach, this plant-based filling is seasoned to perfection with fresh thyme, garlic, and a touch of nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami twist without the dairy. Ready in under an hour, this filling combines the bold essence of sautéed vegetables with the richness of vegetable broth, creating a tender, aromatic mix ideal for stuffing pastries, layering in casseroles, or enhancing grain bowls. Healthy, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free, it’s the ultimate comfort-food companion, suitable for anyone seeking wholesome, allergen-friendly options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 200 grams mushrooms, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 100 grams frozen peas
- 2 cups spinach leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
Add the diced carrot and celery to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the chopped mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the diced zucchini and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Add the frozen peas and chopped spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.
Pour in the vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Stir in the nutritional yeast and cook for an additional minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before using as a filling.
Use immediately in your favorite recipe or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2908 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 3232 mg | 69% | |
*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.
