Craving a soul-warming meal that's both incredibly delicious and completely plant-based? Prepare to fall in love with these Hearty Vegan Stew Dumplings that will make your taste buds dance and your comfort food dreams come true! Imagine tender vegetables swimming in a rich, flavorful broth, topped with fluffy, cloud-like dumplings that melt in your mouth - all without a single animal product. This recipe is about to revolutionize your vegan cooking game and prove that plant-based meals can be just as satisfying and comforting as traditional dishes.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your vegetables. Dice the potatoes into small cubes, slice the carrots and mushrooms, and chop the green beans into bite-sized pieces. This will help ensure even cooking.
- In a large pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable broth over medium heat. Once it begins to simmer, add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped green beans. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Next, add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the stew to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender.
- While the stew is cooking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and 1 tsp of baking powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the baking powder.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup of almond milk to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour until it reaches a manageable consistency.
- Once the vegetables in the stew are tender, use a spoon to drop small amounts of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering stew. Make sure to space the dumplings evenly across the pot.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings steam in the stew for about 15-20 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, as the steam is essential for cooking the dumplings.
- After 15-20 minutes, check the dumplings for doneness. They should be fluffy and cooked through. If they need more time, cover the pot again and allow them to steam for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once the dumplings are cooked, gently stir the stew to combine the flavors. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the hearty vegan stew dumplings hot in bowls. Enjoy your delicious and comforting meal!
Tips
- Vegetable Prep is Key: Cut your vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stew.
- Dumpling Consistency Matters: When mixing the dumpling dough, aim for a soft but not overly sticky texture. If it's too wet, add a bit more flour; if too dry, splash in a little more almond milk.
- No Peeking While Steaming: Resist the temptation to lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking. The trapped steam is crucial for creating light, fluffy dumplings.
- Season Gradually: Add salt and pepper in stages, tasting as you go to build layers of flavor without over-salting.
- Fresh Ingredients Make a Difference: Use the freshest vegetables you can find for the most vibrant and delicious stew.
- Make it Your Own: Feel free to swap vegetables based on what's in season or what you have on hand. This recipe is wonderfully adaptable!
- Storage Tip: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat gently to maintain the dumplings' texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
