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Cozy Vegan Stew with Mushrooms

This Cozy Vegan Stew is the perfect one-pot vegan dinner to warm you up on a chilly winter day. Hearty mushrooms, tender veggies, and chunks of potato simmered in a thick and creamy red wine broth. Vegan, One Pot, Gluten-Free Option.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Method Stovetop
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 190kcal
Author Caitlin Shoemaker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Aromatics: Warm the oil over medium-high in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion once warm and sauté for 3 minutes, until translucent and slightly golden. Stir the tomato paste in with the onion and fry for 1 minute. Then, add in the carrot, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring only every 1 to 2 minutes or to get seared edges. 
  • Spices: Add the flour, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic to the pot and stir well. Sauté for 1 minute, then add in the thyme and bay leaf. Deglaze the pot with red wine and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot to get the browned bits (aka flavor!) into the broth. 
  • Broth: Add the potatoes, broth and water to the pot, cover, and bring to a  boil over medium-high heat. Uncover the pot, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The stew is done once the potatoes are fork-tender and the broth has reduced and thickened. If the stew gets too thick for your liking, thin it out with additional broth or water. 
  • Serve: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve warm; leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in an airtight jar or container in the freezer for up to two months.

Notes

  • Mushrooms: my mushrooms were on the smaller side, so I only cut them in half, but if yours are larger you can quarter them too. You can also use a variety of mushrooms here if you'd like - shiitake or oyster mushrooms would be great.
  • Flour: sub the flour for equal parts of a gluten-free flour blend or brown rice flour.
  • Wine: I used a merlot for this recipe. If you do not cook with alcohol, replace the wine with 2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar + the remaining liquid with vegetable broth

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5422IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg