Vegan Lagarto Cozido
Dive into the hearty and flavorful world of Vegan Lagarto Cozido, a plant-based twist on the traditional Brazilian stew. This vibrant recipe swaps the classic beef for protein-rich seitan, simmering it alongside tender potatoes, carrots, and a medley of aromatic spices in a savory blend of vegetable broth, white wine, and tomato paste. Infused with garlic, onions, bay leaves, and thyme, every bite bursts with comforting, complex flavors. Perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying, this vegan dish is ready in just over an hour and makes a wholesome dinner for four. Serve it hot with crusty bread or fluffy rice for a warm, nourishing meal that’s sure to impress plant-based food lovers and curious carnivores alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g seitan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 carrot
- 3 potato
- 1 green bell pepper
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 100 ml white wine
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Slice the seitan into thick strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Chop the onion and garlic. Add them to the pot and sauté for around 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Chop the carrots into thick slices and the potatoes into large chunks. Dice the green bell pepper.
Add the carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper to the pot and stir with the onion and garlic.
Pour in the vegetable broth, followed by the bay leaves, dried thyme, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Add the seitan strips to the pot, gently stirring to incorporate.
Mix in the tomato paste and white wine, stirring to ensure the tomato paste is dissolved.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot with a lid.
Let the cozido simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Remove the bay leaves, adjust seasonings if necessary, and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy your vegan lagarto cozido with a side of rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5350 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 4724 mg | 100% | |
*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.
