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Get ready to try the most Hearty Potato Stew ever!
Packed full of flavour, veggies and goodness this is going to become one of your go to winter dinner recipes.
Even if you’re not vegan or plant-based but are looking for meat-free Monday or Veganuary recipes then this is definitely one to try!
This recipe is incredibly simple to make, using just one-pot and feeds 5 for just £5! So share this recipe with those that say eating healthy is expensive…..
You can watch how easy this vegan and gluten free stew is to make:
If you’re looking for a quick stew recipe then check out my 15 Minute Chickpea Stew recipe.
You’re going to LOVE this Hearty Potato Stew as it’s:
- Super Easy
- Comforting
- Healthy
- One-pot
- Only £1 pp
- Gluten free & Vegan
Using these simple ingredients you can buy from most supermarkets.
Since cutting out meat I personally miss those deep coloured and flavoured beef stews but this one really hits the spot.
The chunky veg gives it such a comforting feel.
The lentils and mushrooms gives it a meaty texture.
And the cacao powder and tamari gives it such a depth in colour and flavour.
One of the best parts about this recipe is there is minimal prep and you simply chuck all the ingredients into one-pot to cook down.
One-pot cooking is some of my favourite dinners to make!
Just look at the depth of colour in this meat-free stew!
It’s such a family friendly comforting dinner recipe to serve up on these cold evenings.
You could totally batch cook this for even cheaper and freeze it down for a healthy “ready meal” to have on those busier days.
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Hearty Potato Stew
Ingredients
- 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red onion, diced
- 350 g mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 500 g baby potatoes, sliced into halves
- 1 can green lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 stem of rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 400g tins tomatoes
- 300 ml veg stock
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
Instructions
- Heat a large pot with olive oil. Add in the garlic, onion, mushrooms and Tamari. Stir and cook down for 5 minutes
- Now add the carrots, celery, potatoes, lentils, rosemary, bay leaves, tomatoes, veg stock and stir
- Add in the cacao powder, stir again until well mixed
- Place the lid on the pot and simmer for 30 minutes
- Serve with brown rice or quinoa and top with fresh parsley (optional)
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Nutrition
I’m made this tonight, it was delicious. Could you tell me how many calories it is per portion please.
Glad you enjoyed it Jacky 🙂 sorry I don’t count the calories in my recipes. But you could easily work it out if you needed it.
Hi, is it OK to cook this in a slow cooker over the day whilst I’m at work?
Hey Lin, yes others have done this and said it works out well 🙂 potatoes may go more soft but all adds to the flavour! Enjoy and report back how it goes 🙂
Hi James
I’m going to try this recipe but I have no cacoa powder what can I use instead.
I’m lactose intolerant and I love your recipes.
Thank you.
Pam.
Hey Pam, thank you! Just leave out the cacao powder if you don’t have any. Enjoy 🙂
I have a pot of this vegetable stew bubbling on the stove as we speak. I doubled the garlic and the rosemary and added two shakes of tobasco for extra flavor. Next time I will add half my lentils later so they retain some of their shape. Smells delicious!
Made this yesterday and it was delicious. The best stew I’ve ever had and so easy to make. I added a few chilli flakes for bit if spice.
Thank you Elaine, really appreciate that 🙂
I have made this twice now and it is just delicious. The first time I didn’t have any potatoes, so I used butternut squash. This time I had the baby potatoes. My husband mentioned that it seemed more earthy this time. I’m thinking about trying sweet potatoes to bring out both flavors, but both versions so far have been outstanding. The use of tamari or soy sauce is brilliant. Thank you for a great recipe.
Hey Karen, so pleased you enjoyed it! The earthiness definitely comes more from the baby potatoes. Give it a try with sweet potato, I am sure it will be just as good 🙂
Wowsies! super quick to prep and delicious. Left it simmer a lil bit longer, came out just right. My girlfriend was happy and I’ve added a new recipe to my arsenal.
Thank You James!!!
Yay 🙂 glad you both enjoyed it!
This was absolutely amazing. Best stew ever! Thank you so much 🙂
Aww thank you Leanne, so pleased you enjoyed it!
This was great! Made adjustments according to supplies on hand..
Added butternut squash to make up for not having enough tiny red tomatoes and chunks of portobello mushrooms. Water and not beef bouillon to make up for the stock and a little red wine.
Making this for dinner tomorrow can’t wait:-) would you have any idea about the calorie content? Currently logging my food with myfitnesspal.
Thank you!
Hey Katy, I don’t unfortunately as I don’t track any calories for my recipes. Let me know what you think once you tried it 🙂