Description
This hearty Vegan Dumpling Stew combines a medley of fresh vegetables and chickpeas simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with fluffy homemade dumplings. Perfect for a comforting, plant-based meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Stew Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dumpling Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook vegetables: Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add mushrooms and herbs: Add the sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, and dried sage. Stir well and cook for 3 more minutes to develop the flavors.
- Add liquids and chickpeas: Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Prepare dumpling batter: While the stew is simmering, in a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Drop dumplings into stew: Once the stew is simmering, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the pot, spacing them slightly apart to allow expansion.
- Cook dumplings: Cover the pot with a lid and let the stew cook for about 15-20 minutes. The dumplings will become fluffy and fully cooked through during this time.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the stew and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the stew warm, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chickpeas with white beans or kidney beans for a different texture.
- Use gluten-free flour and baking powder to make the dumplings gluten-free.
- For a spicier stew, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the herbs.
- Leftover stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of vegetable broth to maintain a good consistency.
