Vegan Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew Recipe

Name: Vegan Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Dried Chickpeas, Or Substitue A 15 Oz. Can Of Chick Peas, Drained For The 1/2 Cup Of Dry; 1- 1/2 pound Acorn Squash; 1 whole Medium Onion, Large Dice; 1 stalk Celery, Large Dice; 1 whole Medium Carrot, Large Dice; 1 whole Small Parsnip, Large Dice; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 whole Small, Sweet Potato, Large Dice; 1 whole Pear, Bosc Or Bartlette, Large Dice; 3/4 cups Pearl Barley; 1 cup Canned Tomatoes, Diced And With Juice; 1 quart Vegetable Stock Low Sodium; 1 cup Water; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Ground All-spice; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 whole Cinnamon Stick, Broken In Two; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 12 sprigs Fresh Thyme, Tied Into A Bundle With Kitchen Twine (or 1 Teaspoon Dried); Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; ⅓ cups Water

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Dried Chickpeas, Or Substitue A 15 Oz. Can Of Chick Peas, Drained For The 1/2 Cup Of Dry
1- 1/2 pound Acorn Squash
1 whole Medium Onion, Large Dice
1 stalk Celery, Large Dice
1 whole Medium Carrot, Large Dice
1 whole Small Parsnip, Large Dice
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 whole Small, Sweet Potato, Large Dice
1 whole Pear, Bosc Or Bartlette, Large Dice
3/4 cups Pearl Barley
1 cup Canned Tomatoes, Diced And With Juice
1 quart Vegetable Stock Low Sodium
1 cup Water
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Ground All-spice
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 whole Cinnamon Stick, Broken In Two
2 whole Bay Leaves
12 sprigs Fresh Thyme, Tied Into A Bundle With Kitchen Twine (or 1 Teaspoon Dried)
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
⅓ cups Water

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Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in plenty of water (the chickpeas will double in size).
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Drain off any excess water before adding them to the stew in step 6.
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Use a large, sharp knife to cut the acorn squash in half.
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Scrape the seeds out with a spoon.
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Peel the squash with a sharp knife.
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Cut the squash halves into wedges, or large cubes; add the squash into the crock of your slow cooker.
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Put all of the ingredients (except for the cornstarch and the 1/3 cup of water) into the crock of your slow cooker.
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Mix to combine and taste the liquid for seasoning; add salt for your taste.
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Put the lid on and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours.
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Then prepare your thickener.
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In a small bowl make a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/3 cup of cold water.
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Stir this into the stew, put the lid back on and cook for 30 minutes more.
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Remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and thyme bundle before serving.

219

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Dried Chickpeas, Or Substitue A 15 Oz. Can Of Chick Peas, Drained For The 1/2 Cup Of Dry, 1- 1/2 pound Acorn Squash, 1 whole Medium Onion, Large Dice, 1 stalk Celery, Large Dice, and more.

Yes, Vegan Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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