Vegan Beef Nilaga
Discover the comforting flavors of Filipino cuisine with Vegan Beef Nilaga, a hearty plant-based twist on a traditional classic. This recipe combines tender plant-based beef strips with a medley of robust vegetables like potatoes, carrots, green beans, and cabbage, simmered in a flavorful vegan beef broth infused with garlic, onions, and peppercorns. It's seasoned to perfection with a fish sauce alternative, making it truly vegan-friendly while preserving the authentic taste of nilaga. Ready in under an hour, this vegan beef stew is both a warming soup and a satisfying standalone dish, perfect for pairing with steamed rice. Whether you're vegan or simply looking to explore a healthier take on Filipino comfort food, this recipe delivers soul-soothing deliciousness in every bowl. Keywords: vegan beef nilaga recipe, Filipino vegan stew, plant-based nilaga, vegan Filipino comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams plant-based beef strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups water
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium carrots, cut into large chunks
- 150 grams green beans, trimmed
- 1 small head cabbage, quartered
- 1 vegan beef stock cube
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce alternative
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
Add the plant-based beef strips and cook for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
Add the potatoes, carrots, vegan beef stock cube, and whole black peppercorns.
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 15 minutes.
Add the green beans and cabbage, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and fish sauce alternative, adjusting to taste.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot, with steamed rice or as a standalone hearty soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1455 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1167 mg | 25% | |
*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.
