No Meat Stew
Warm, hearty, and bursting with robust flavors, this No Meat Stew is a plant-based comfort food classic perfect for any occasion. Packed with a vibrant medley of vegetables—including tender potatoes, earthy mushrooms, and sweet carrots—this vegan stew achieves incredible depth thanks to aromatic spices like thyme, oregano, and paprika. Simmered in a richly seasoned vegetable broth and elevated with a touch of tomato paste for extra umami, it’s a satisfying, one-pot meal that’s both wholesome and delicious. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend lunches. Serve it hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, for a nourishing dish that's sure to please! Keywords: No Meat Stew, vegan stew recipe, plant-based comfort food, hearty vegetable stew, one-pot vegan dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced zucchini and chopped mushrooms, and cook for another 3 minutes.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check the vegetables for tenderness. If they are not soft enough, simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Taste the stew and adjust seasonings as needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious no-meat stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6558 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.6 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.7 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 8859 mg | 188% | |
*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.
