Vegetarian Hearty Minced Meat Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of *Vegetarian Hearty Minced Meat Stew*, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort dish that's brimming with flavor and wholesome ingredients. This hearty stew combines tender baby potatoes, sweet carrots, and earthy celery with a rich, savory broth infused with soy sauce, aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, and a touch of tomato paste for depth. Featuring protein-packed vegetarian mince, this recipe delivers all the warmth and heartiness of traditional stew without the meat. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, serving six generous portions. Garnished with fresh parsley, this nourishing stew is best enjoyed with crusty bread to soak up every last drop. Ideal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 large, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 package (approximately 12 oz) vegetarian mince (like Quorn or a pea protein-based option)
• 10 halved baby potatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the vegetarian mince to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes until it is heated through.

Step 5

Stir in the halved baby potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, and tomato paste.

Step 6

Add the soy sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf, then season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 8

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and taste, adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2915.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1621.3

Total Fat 50.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7746.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.8g	0%
Total Sugars 60.8g
Protein 95.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 855.7mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 7215.6mg	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: 27.4%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 49.3%