Description
Rustic Earthy Mushroom and White Bean Stew blends Mediterranean comfort with hearty woodland flavors. Rich ingredients meld together, creating a soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings when hearty meals comfort your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms (shiitake and cremini)
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 2 (15 ounces) cans white beans (cannellini)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups dairy-free milk (almond)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- Fresh parsley (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegan butter in a large pot over medium temperature, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, cooking until mushrooms develop a rich, golden-brown color and release their earthy aroma.
- Introduce minced garlic and sprinkle cornstarch, thoroughly coating the vegetables to create a smooth base for the stew.
- Drizzle tamari and mustard into the pot, stirring to distribute the deep, umami flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced potatoes, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become tender and soft.
- Fold in white beans and dairy-free milk, continuing to simmer until the stew reaches a thick, luxurious consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper just before serving.
Notes
- Select hearty, meaty mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, richer flavor profiles.
- Toast herbs briefly before adding to enhance their aromatic essential oils and release more complex taste.
- Avoid overcooking white beans to maintain their creamy texture and prevent turning mushy.
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt levels and allow for personalized seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg