Savory Vegetable Filling

Elevate your culinary creations with this deliciously hearty Savory Vegetable Filling, a versatile, plant-based recipe that’s perfect for stuffing pies, pastries, or even bell peppers. Loaded with finely chopped yellow onion, garlic, carrots, celery, zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms, this filling boasts a rainbow of flavors and nutrients. A touch of tomato paste and a splash of vegetable broth create a rich, umami-packed base, perfectly seasoned with dried thyme, oregano, and a hint of black pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make filling is both wholesome and satisfying, making it an excellent choice for vegetarians and vegans alike. Whether you’re preparing a comforting dinner or meal prepping for the week, this savory mixture will become a go-to addition to your favorite dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 200 grams mushrooms, chopped
• 150 grams frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 100 milliliters vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot and celery and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and zucchini, continuing to cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown.

Step 7

Mix in the frozen peas, then add the tomato paste, stirring well to coat all the vegetables.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.

Step 11

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly before using in your chosen dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	666.6

Total Fat 32.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1677.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 25.0g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 270.3mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 3182.6mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 45.1%