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Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew Recipe

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This Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender mushrooms, creamy white beans, and baby potatoes simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth enriched with dairy-free milk. Perfect for a vegan-friendly and filling meal on chilly days, it balances savory herbs and aromatic garlic to create a rustic stew that’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, cut into cubes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Liquids and Broth

  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups dairy-free milk

Legumes

  • 2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, drained and rinsed

Fats and Seasonings

  • 3 Tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp tamari

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onion: In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Cook Mushrooms and Herbs: Add the sliced mushrooms along with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and brown nicely, approximately 7-8 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic and Cornstarch: Stir in the minced garlic and cornstarch, mixing well to coat the vegetables. This helps thicken the stew as it cooks.
  4. Deglaze and Add Potatoes: Pour in the tamari and vegetable broth, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Add the cubed baby potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Simmer Potatoes: Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Finish with Beans and Dairy-free Milk: Stir in the drained white beans and dairy-free milk. Continue to simmer the stew until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more.
  7. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm for a cozy meal.

Notes

  • For added depth, use a mix of mushroom varieties such as cremini, shiitake, or portobello.
  • If dairy-free milk is not available, substitute with regular milk or cream if not vegan.
  • Adjust salt and tamari according to your taste preference and dietary restrictions.
  • The cornstarch can be replaced with arrowroot or flour for thickening.
  • This stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Keywords: white bean stew, mushroom stew, vegan stew, potato stew, hearty stew, dairy-free, comforting recipe, plant-based dinner

Find it online: https://chefmilacook.com/cozy-white-bean-mushroom-stew-recipe/