Vegetarian Hearty Sausage Stew
Warm up your soul with this Vegetarian Hearty Sausage Stew, a comforting one-pot wonder that's packed with robust flavors and wholesome ingredients. This veggie-forward recipe features browned vegetarian sausage links combined with a medley of colorful vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and red bell peppers, simmered in a rich tomato-based broth seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and paprika. The addition of baby spinach lends a fresh touch to this stew, making it as nourishing as it is satisfying. Perfect for cozy evenings, this protein-packed dish is easy to prepare in under an hour and serves as a delicious, plant-based alternative to traditional sausage stews. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a hearty comfort food, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 links vegetarian sausage links
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the vegetarian sausage links and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and diced potatoes to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix the spices evenly throughout the stew.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Slice the browned vegetarian sausages into thick rounds and add them back into the pot.
Add the baby spinach to the stew, stirring until it wilts, which should take just a few minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve the stew hot, and enjoy a warm and hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1501 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1362 mg | 29% | |
*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.
