Vegan Lagarto Cozido

Experience the hearty comfort of Vegan Lagarto Cozido, a plant-based twist on a classic Portuguese dish bursting with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This satisfying stew features tender seitan strips simmered with a medley of carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers in a savory broth infused with garlic, thyme, soy sauce, and a splash of white wine. The addition of tomato paste creates a velvety texture, while fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish to every spoonful. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this vegan version of lagarto cozido is ready in just over an hour and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or fluffy rice. Indulge in this one-pot marvel that celebrates robust flavors and plant-based comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g seitan
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 carrot
• 3 potato
• 1 green bell pepper
• 500 ml vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 100 ml white wine
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Slice the seitan into thick strips, approximately 1 inch wide.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Chop the onion and garlic. Add them to the pot and sauté for around 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Chop the carrots into thick slices and the potatoes into large chunks. Dice the green bell pepper.

Step 5

Add the carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper to the pot and stir with the onion and garlic.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth, followed by the bay leaves, dried thyme, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Add the seitan strips to the pot, gently stirring to incorporate.

Step 8

Mix in the tomato paste and white wine, stirring to ensure the tomato paste is dissolved.

Step 9

Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 11

Let the cozido simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaves, adjust seasonings if necessary, and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy your vegan lagarto cozido with a side of rice or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1972.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1799.1

Total Fat 55.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 5589.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 34.2g
Protein 127.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 465.3mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4140.9mg	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: 28.1%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 43.1%