Vegetarian Stew With Kidney Beans Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Stew With Kidney Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried kidney beans (or one can pre-cooked beans); 2 -3 cups water (you could use vegetable stock); 2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely (more if you are a garlic lover); 1 small yellow onion, diced.; 1 large potato, diced (do not pre-cook); 1 carrot, chopped coarsely,size is not too important.; 1 portabella mushroom, sliced in 1 inch pieces; 1 -2 teaspoon salt; 1 -2 teaspoon pepper; 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 -3 tablespoons flour or 2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried kidney beans (or one can pre-cooked beans)
2 -3 cups water (you could use vegetable stock)
2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely (more if you are a garlic lover)
1 small yellow onion, diced.
1 large potato, diced (do not pre-cook)
1 carrot, chopped coarsely,size is not too important.
1 portabella mushroom, sliced in 1 inch pieces
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
2 -3 tablespoons flour or 2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

1
Soak the beans overnight.
2
Rinse and cook for 1/2 hour.
3
(skip this step if using can beans) Add 2-3 cups water and bring back to boil.
4
Add the vegetables and bring back to boil.
5
Simmer, covered, until the potato and beans are thoroughly cooked.
6
Takes about 1 hour, the longer it simmers the better its flavour.
7
To thicken: in a container, shake up 2-3 tablespoons flour with a 1/2 cup of water.
8
Add to the stew and bring to a boil.
9
Boil for 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
10
Add a small amount of tamari sauce (soy sauce) to darken the stews color if desired.
11
A few teaspoons nutritional yeast flakes for added flavour if desired.
12
This stew refrigerates and freezes well.

342

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Protein

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried kidney beans (or one can pre-cooked beans), 2 -3 cups water (you could use vegetable stock), 2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely (more if you are a garlic lover), 1 small yellow onion, diced., and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Stew With Kidney Beans 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!

Vegetarian Stew With Kidney Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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