Carrot stew without meat, is a simple and delicious dish that’s healthy and filling. It’s perfect for a lunch or dinner meal and is super easy to make. In this blog article, I’m going to share the recipe for carrot stew and why it’s so healthy. I also give tips for the preparation and variation of the dish.
Recipe for the perfect carrot stew – healthy, delicious and easy to make!
The recipe for carrot stew is easy and quick to prepare. All you need is some carrots, potatoes, cabbage or pointed cabbage (optional), an onion, some garlic, and vegetable broth. Salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg and dried oregano are enough for seasoning.
First, cut the carrots, cabbage, and potatoes into small pieces, and dice the onion and garlic. Then you put everything in a pot with hot oil and let it simmer slightly. Simmer in water or vegetable broth for about 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Your delicious carrot stew is ready and without meat!
Why is carrot stew healthy?
Carrotsare very healthy as they are rich in vitamins and minerals. They contain a lot of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for the eyes, skin and hair. Carrots also contain a lot of potassium, which regulates blood pressure and stabilizes heart rhythm. In addition, carrots are very rich in fiber and thus help with digestion.
Potatoes and cabbage are two delicious and healthy vegetables. Both are high in fiber and vitamins, making them good for a healthy diet. Potatoes are also a good source of carbohydrates and are low in fat. White cabbage, on the other hand, is rather low in protein and calories and contains many important nutrients such as calcium and vitamin C.
Most people eat potatoes and cabbage with pleasure and often. But did you know that both types of vegetables also have many advantages? Potatoes and white cabbage are rich in fiber and vitamins and are therefore particularly suitable for a healthy diet. Potatoes are also a good source of carbohydrates and are low in fat. White cabbage, on the other hand, is rather low in protein and calories and contains many important nutrients such as calcium and vitamin C.
So do you like eating potatoes and cabbage? Then you can be happy now, because you are not only doing something good for your palate, but also for your health!
How can you vary carrot stew?
You can vary the stew as you like by adding or omitting other vegetables. Possible ingredients are: cauliflower, broccoli, peas, potatoes, spinach or tomatoes. You can also use other spices to flavor the stew however you like. Try it out and find your favorite variant!
If you like our vegetarian carrot stew, then these dishes might inspire you:
- Vegan easy carrot stew with mushrooms and pesto
- Lemon garlic cabbage from the pan
- Potato wedges in cheese and jalapenos dip
- vegan Irish stew with Guinness
- Legumes and Quinoa Salad – healthy and filling
- Russian potato and beetroot salad “Vinegret”
Carrot stew without meat
Ingredients
- 800 grams carrots
- 500 grams potatoes
- ½ pointed cabbage or ⅓ white cabbage optional
- 2 onions
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 pinch nutmeg*
- 1 tsp. oregano* dried
- kosher salt*
- Pepper* from the mill
- 1 small bunch parsley
Instructions
- Peel and dice onions and garlic. Wash the cabbage (I had a leftover from a pointed cabbage) and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel, wash and chop the carrots and potatoes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes in it briefly.
- Rinse the parsley, shake dry, pluck the leaves from the stalks. Finely chop the stalks and add to the pot. Roughly chop the remaining parsley and set aside.
- Add the vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped cabbage and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Season the carrot stew with oregano, salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.
- Then the stew is ready and can be served sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley.
- Bon appetit with this easy and delicious meatless carrot stew.
Nutrition
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Carrot Stew is a healthy and tasty dish that’s perfect for a lunch or dinner meal. It’s easy to make and can be varied as you like – experiment and find your favorite!