Vegan Creamy Taro with Mushrooms

Indulge in the rich, plant-based comfort of Vegan Creamy Taro with Mushrooms, a velvety dish packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender cubes of taro root simmered to perfection in creamy coconut milk, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and zesty ginger. A splash of soy sauce and a cornstarch slurry lend the perfect amount of umami depth and luxurious texture to the dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gluten-free recipe is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing your guests with unique flavors. Serve it over steamed rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams taro root
• 250 grams button mushrooms
• 400 milliliters coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel 400 grams of taro root, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Slice 250 grams of button mushrooms thinly.

Step 3

Finely chop 1 medium onion and mince 3 garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 6

Stir in 1 teaspoon of grated ginger and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan, cooking for about 5 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 8

Stir in the taro cubes, mixing well with the vegetables. Add 400 milliliters of coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the taro is tender.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

Step 11

Stir the slurry into the pan along with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 12

Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.

Step 13

Remove the pan from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1319.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1150.7

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2470.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 15.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271.5mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 3972.1mg	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: 23.3%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 71.4%