Vegan Savory Vegetable Filling

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this Vegan Savory Vegetable Filling, a hearty and flavorful recipe that’s as versatile as it is nutritious. Packed with vibrant, fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, red bell pepper, and mushrooms, this filling gets extra substance from protein-rich quinoa. A blend of aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, combined with a hint of umami from soy sauce and tomato paste, makes every bite bursting with savory goodness. Perfect as a stand-alone dish or as a filling for stuffed peppers, baked potatoes, or savory pastries, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're meal prepping, hosting a crowd, or simply craving something wholesome, this vegan filling is sure to satisfy your culinary cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, diced mushrooms
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot, celery, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 5

Add the diced mushrooms and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 6

Stir in the cooked quinoa, tomato paste, and soy sauce, mixing well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Season the mixture with dried thyme, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of spices.

Step 8

Continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve as desired or use as a filling for vegetables or baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1604.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1123.6

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4908.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 35.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 409.3mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 4145.1mg	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: 34.8%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 52.9%