Name: Hearty Vegan Sweet Potato Stew for Ultimate Comfort Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 2 cups sweet potatoes (diced); 2 cups carrots (chopped); 2 stalks celery (chopped); 1 medium bell pepper (chopped); 1 medium onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1 loaf crusty bread (optional for dipping); to taste fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro)

Description

This hearty vegan sweet potato stew is the ultimate comfort food, packed with nutritious vegetables and warming spices. Perfect for chilly days, it combines tender sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and aromatic herbs in a flavorful vegetable broth. Served hot with crusty bread or fresh herbs, this stew is both satisfying and nourishing, making it a great option for a wholesome plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

2 cups sweet potatoes (diced)
2 cups carrots (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)

Liquids and Oils

4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)

Spices and Seasonings

1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Optional

1 loaf crusty bread (optional for dipping)
to taste fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
Add the vegetables: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, chopped carrots, chopped celery, and chopped bell pepper. Cook the mixture for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to begin softening.
Add spices: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of cumin, paprika, and dried thyme. Stir well to coat the vegetables and toast the spices for 1-2 minutes to enhance their flavor.
Add broth and simmer: Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
Season to taste: Taste the stew and add salt and pepper to your liking, stirring well to combine.
Serve: Ladle the hot stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve with crusty bread for dipping, making for a hearty and comforting meal.

Notes

You can substitute any favorite root vegetables or add beans for extra protein.
For a thicker stew, mash some of the sweet potatoes before serving.
Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt content.
This stew stores well and tastes even better the next day.