Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew Recipe
This Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew is a comforting, hearty vegan dish featuring tender baby potatoes, savory mushrooms, and creamy white beans simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth with herbs. Perfect for chilly days, this stew is rich, dairy-free, and packed with fiber and protein for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Stew Base
- 3 Tbsp vegan butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb baby potatoes, cut into cubes
- 2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups dairy-free milk
Seasonings & Garnish
- Thyme (amount to taste, approximately 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh)
- Rosemary (amount to taste, approximately 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Tamari (soy sauce substitute, approximately 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: In a large pot, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent. Next, add the sliced mushrooms along with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are browned and fragrant.
- Add Garlic and Cornstarch: Stir in the minced garlic and cornstarch, mixing well to coat the mushrooms and onion evenly, which will help thicken the stew.
- Deglaze and Add Potatoes: Pour in the tamari and vegetable broth, stirring to deglaze the pot. Add the cubed baby potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the Stew: Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the baby potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish with Beans and Dairy-Free Milk: Stir in the drained white beans and dairy-free milk. Continue simmering until the stew thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes more.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy warm for a cozy meal.
Notes
- This stew can be made gluten-free by ensuring that the tamari used is certified gluten-free.
- You can substitute the baby potatoes with Yukon gold or red potatoes if preferred.
- Adjust the herbs according to your taste, fresh herbs will provide a brighter flavor.
- For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the stew before adding the dairy-free milk.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Keywords: white bean stew, mushroom stew, vegan stew, dairy-free, cozy dinner, easy stew, plant-based, gluten-free option
