Vegan Hearty Potato and Meat Stew

Warm up your soul with this comforting Vegan Hearty Potato and Meat Stew, a plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. This robust dish is packed with tender potatoes, savory vegan meat substitutes like seitan or tempeh, and a medley of fresh carrots, celery, and peas simmered to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with herbs like thyme, rosemary, and paprika. With its rich, satisfying texture and deep umami flavor enhanced by soy sauce and tomato paste, this stew is a filling and nutritious option for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Ready in just over an hour and featuring simple, wholesome ingredients, this vegan stew is an easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for sharing. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve piping hot for a plant-powered feast everyone will adore!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 pound vegan meat substitute, such as seitan or tempeh, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 2

Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the cubed potatoes and vegan meat substitute to the pot, and stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix everything well.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Cover the pot and let the stew cook for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty vegan stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2808.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2215.8

Total Fat 61.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5599.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.8g	0%
Total Sugars 49.3g
Protein 134.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 682.7mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 7834.7mg	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: 23.6%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 53.4%