Vegan Irish Stew
Vegan Irish Stew is a heartwarming and nourishing dish that brings together a medley of tender vegetables and savory flavors, perfect for cozy gatherings or solo nights in. This one-pot meal features hearty potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, complemented by your choice of vegan beef or mushrooms for added texture. Whether you’re enjoying it on a chilly evening or meal prepping for the week ahead, this stew is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Its simplicity in preparation and rich taste makes it an ideal comfort food that embraces traditional Irish flavors without any meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons oil, or use water for oil-free
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, cut into ½ inch chunky pieces
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium rutabaga/swede, or turnips, cut into chunky pieces
- 4 large potatoes, cut into large chunks (each potato into about 6 pieces)
- ¼ head green cabbage, shredded
- 9 oz (255 grams) optional vegan beef or portobello mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or cornstarch
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- ¼ cup soy sauce, or Tamari
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white or cane sugar
- 2 large bay leaves
- 2 x 4 inch sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 x 4 inch sprigs fresh rosemary, or 1½ teaspoons dried
- Vegan dumplings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing, peeling, and chopping them as directed.
- In a large Dutch oven over high heat, add oil. Sear the vegan beef or mushrooms until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium; add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir well, and cook for another minute.
- Gradually add vegetable stock while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Return the seared protein to the pot along with rutabaga, potatoes, cabbage, soy sauce, seasonings, and herbs. Stir thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered for 45–50 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://galaxyrecipes.com/vegan-irish-stew/