Vegetarian Hearty Potato and Meat Stew

Indulge in the cozy comfort of a Vegetarian Hearty Potato and Meat Stew, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Packed with tender baby potatoes, a medley of vibrant vegetables, and a savory plant-based ground meat substitute, this stew delivers big on flavor and heartiness without any meat. Simmered to perfection in a seasoned vegetable broth with aromatic rosemary and thyme, it’s a soul-warming dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for busy evenings, this one-pot recipe comes together in under an hour and makes six generous servings. Serve it steaming hot, topped with fresh parsley, for the ultimate vegetarian comfort food experience. Whether you're looking for a hearty weeknight meal or a dish to impress at a gathering, this stew hits the mark!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, quartered
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 12 ounces plant-based ground meat substitute
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until just starting to soften.

Step 5

Mix in the quartered potatoes, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with juice, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the frozen green peas, frozen corn, and plant-based ground meat substitute.

Step 8

Continue to simmer for 10 more minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3056.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2324.1

Total Fat 95.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5997.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.6g	0%
Total Sugars 53.6g
Protein 106.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 517.0mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 7767.1mg	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: 34.6%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 48.2%