Vegan Stew Recipe

Joli Selten-Forbes | Joli Selten-Forbes

This vegan stew leans towards the Irish, with a healthy dose of Guinness. Hello, Meatless Monday!

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My husband is an Irish meat eater who scoffed when I told him I was creating this recipe. “A Vegan Irish Stew? What does that even mean,” he sneered. “I’m not sure yet,” I replied, “but I’m determined to figure it out!”

Irish Stew is a traditional Celt recipe that dates back to the 17th Century. And I’m pretty sure there are purists out there who would say what I’m creating here isn’t called “Irish Stew” at all! Historically it would have onions, potatoes and mutton (sheep neck meat) and that’s about it… possibly some root vegetables… and it would be cooked in a heavy iron pot oven over open flame.

My recipe uses Guinness Extra Stout beer, no sheep meat or broth, organic pearl barley, a splash of apple juice and a splash of apple cider vinegar and was cooked atop my gas stove, so I guess I am rattling the Uilleann pipes with this one!

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Now, I’m not much on meat substitutes. I’d rather just leave out that element all together and focus on plant-based recipes. However, I have seen vegan mutton online made out of mushrooms and soy, so anything’s possible and you’re welcome to add this to the stew in lieu of lamb chops.

I served this to my family along with a steamed artichoke and garlic aioli and it made for a hearty and healthy meatless Monday dinner. My meat-eating husband didn’t complain once and he even took some to work the next day, so I think I’ve got a winner here!

In my opinion, this recipe is a work in progress, and is in need of your opinions, expertise and comments! Please send me feedback so when my company, Mama Love Grub, serves this at a festival, we’ll know it’s worthy of celebration!

Looking for more vegan inspiration? Don't miss Steph's farro risotto recipe, and Joli's microwave spaghetti squash!

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Vegan Stew Recipe

    6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 medium White Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 4 cups Boiling Water
  • 1 Parsnip
  • 2 Red Potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Nutritional Yeast Flakes
  • 2 large Carrots
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas, thawed (organic)
  • 1/3 cup Apple Juice, organic
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Sage, (a pinch or two)
  • 6-12 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Guinness Draught, Extra Stout

Directions

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.
  2. Transfer to large stock pot.
  3. Add all the rest of the ingredients and heat over medium-high until the boiling point.
  4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for up to 2 hours stirring approximately every 30 minutes.

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Author: Joli Selten-Forbes
Recipe Yields: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Total Time: 135 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 7
Calories 183

% Daily Value*
1%
Total Fat 1g
0%
  Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Sodium 21mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
6%
  Dietary Fiber 5g
  Sugars 6g
10%
Protein 5g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
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About Joli

Joli is passionate about feeding people local to her in Los Angeles through her catering company, Mama Love Grub - especially food that's good for the soul and heart. That's why we're so glad to have her as a Gluten Free Fanatic!

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