Vegan Karjalanpaisti
Delve into the comforting warmth of Finnish cuisine with this Vegan Karjalanpaisti, a plant-based twist on the traditional Karelian stew. This hearty recipe brims with wholesome vegetables like carrots, parsnips, mushrooms, and potatoes, simmered to perfection in a seasoned vegetable broth infused with bay leaves, thyme, and the aromatic depth of allspice. Protein-packed soy chunks replace the customary meats, while fresh parsley adds a vibrant, herbal finish. Ideal for cozy evenings, this one-pot wonder is not only rich in flavors but also easy to make, requiring just 20 minutes of prep and a slow simmer to achieve its signature depth. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone seeking to savor Nordic comfort food in a wholesome, cruelty-free way.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large, diced Onion
- 3 large, sliced Carrots
- 2 large, sliced Parsnips
- 300 grams, quartered Mushrooms
- 500 grams, peeled and cubed Potatoes
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 liter Vegetable broth
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon, dried Thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon, ground Allspice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams Dried soy protein chunks
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in sliced carrots, parsnips, and quartered mushrooms. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add bay leaves, thyme, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the stew to a simmer. Add the potatoes and soy protein chunks.
Cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5050 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.6 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.2 g | 211% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 98.3 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 858 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 8910 mg | 190% | |
*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.
