Vegetarian Beef Nilaga
Savor the comforting flavors of this *Vegetarian Beef Nilaga*, a plant-based twist on a classic Filipino soup! This hearty recipe swaps traditional beef with tender, plant-based beef chunks, simmered in a flavorful broth enriched with garlic, onions, and vegetable cubes. Loaded with nourishing vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and green beans, it’s the ultimate one-pot meal that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Seasoned with aromatic peppercorns, bay leaves, and a splash of vegetarian fish sauce, this dairy-free and meat-free dish is perfect for enjoying with steamed rice. Ready in just an hour, this recipe brings the cozy warmth of Filipino comfort food to your table—completely vegetarian and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 400 grams plant-based beef chunks
- 6 cups water
- 2 cubes vegetable broth
- 2 medium, peeled and quartered potatoes
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 1 small head, quartered cabbage
- 150 grams green beans
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 pieces bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the plant-based beef chunks to the pot, stirring occasionally until they are browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the water and add the vegetable broth cubes. Stir until the cubes are dissolved.
Add the quartered potatoes, sliced carrots, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Add the cabbage quarters and green beans to the pot. Stir and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Season the soup with fish sauce (or a vegetarian alternative), salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with addition of herbs if desired, and enjoy your vegetarian version of Beef Nilaga.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6906 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 100.1 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4684 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.
