Description
Vegan Dumpling Stew is a comforting and nourishing dish bursting with flavor. This hearty stew features a rich vegetable broth filled with tender cannellini beans and fresh vegetables, all topped with fluffy homemade dumplings that are entirely plant-based. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this recipe offers a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, you can create a delightful bowl of goodness that’s both healthy and filling. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or an impressive dish to share, this Vegan Dumpling Stew is the ideal choice!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold vegan butter (cubed)
- 1/3 cup soy milk (or any other plant-based milk)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 large onion (finely diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 ounces mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 15 ounce can cannellini beans (strained & rinsed; about 1.5 cups cooked beans)
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh thyme (leaves only)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Add 1/4 cup cubed cold vegan butter and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add 1/3 cup soy milk to form a dough; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté 1/2 diced onion until translucent. Add 5 minced cloves of garlic, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 ounces sliced mushrooms; cook until softened.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste and season with salt, pepper, and additional herbs.
- Add the rinsed cannellini beans (15 ounces) and 2.5 cups vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering stew, cover tightly, and cook for about 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Stir in fresh thyme leaves before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Plant-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg