A comforting and hearty plant-based stew loaded with tender potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and creamy broth, topped with golden pan-seared herb dumplings for a satisfying one-pot meal.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond or oat)
Add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in green beans, peas, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp flour into the plant-based milk until smooth. Add to the stew and stir well. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until thickened and creamy.
Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, parsley, and thyme. Stir in milk and olive oil until a sticky dough forms.
Heat a nonstick skillet with a little oil over medium heat. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dumpling dough into the pan.
Pan-sear dumplings for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisped. Transfer to a plate.
Ladle the stew into bowls and top with several warm dumplings. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
Stew can be made ahead and reheated—dumplings are best fresh but can be rewarmed in a skillet.
Try swapping vegetables based on what’s in season, like squash or mushrooms.
To make gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blends for both stew thickening and dumplings.