Description
Indulge in a warm and hearty bowl of Vegan Irish Stew, a comforting one-pot dish that brings together the best of chunky vegetables and plant-based protein. This savory stew is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, offering rich flavors that will satisfy even the heartiest appetites. With a delightful mix of seasonal vegetables, vegan beef or mushrooms, and flavorful herbs, this dish is not only nourishing but also versatile enough to adapt to your pantry staples. Enjoy it on its own or paired with crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons oil (or water for oil-free)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunky pieces
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 9 oz vegan beef or portobello mushrooms (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 4 large potatoes, cut into chunks
- ¼ head green cabbage, shredded
- 2 large bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1½ teaspoons dried)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or Tamari)
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white or cane sugar
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large Dutch oven over high heat, add oil and sear the vegan beef or mushrooms until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium; sauté onions, carrots, celery until soft. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in flour while stirring to coat; cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in vegetable stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Add rutabaga/swede, potatoes, cabbage, soy sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered for about 45-50 minutes until potatoes are soft.
- Return seared protein back into the stew about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot after removing bay leaves and herb stalks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg