Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Filling

Bursting with vibrant, wholesome flavors, this Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Filling is a versatile and nutritious addition to your favorite dishes. Made with an array of colorful vegetables like carrots, celery, mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach, this plant-based recipe is expertly seasoned with garlic, fresh thyme, and nutritional yeast for a rich umami flavor. Simmered in a light vegetable broth, this filling is perfect for stuffing peppers, pies, or wraps, or even as a hearty side dish. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a quick, healthy, and completely dairy-free option that’s sure to impress. Whether you're meal-prepping or making dinner for the family, this recipe is as satisfying as it is adaptable.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 200 grams mushrooms, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 100 grams frozen peas
• 2 cups spinach leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot and celery to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the chopped mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the diced zucchini and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Add the frozen peas and chopped spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Step 10

Stir in the nutritional yeast and cook for an additional minute.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before using as a filling.

Step 12

Use immediately in your favorite recipe or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1112.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	646.5

Total Fat 31.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2907.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 29.4g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 309.2mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 3232.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 41.1%