This Tofu and Vegetable Stew is so flavorful that even meat-eaters won't think twice about the tofu! Comforting and filling, this stew will get you through any slow day.
My kitchen is a laboratory of vegetarian meals. These days, I'm still experimenting with new ingredients, new meal ideas, and revisiting classic dishes to make vegetarian versions. Last week, I wanted a comforting hot meal, and nothing is better than a good stew to get better!
This stew is so consistent and comforting that it has even been gobbled up by my family members who aren't vegetarian! The taste is amazing, the texture is interesting, and it has great nutritional value.
How to Make Tofu and Vegetable Stew
- Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add celery and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree.
- Extend stew with a little water.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cut tofu into cubes.
- Add the potatoes and tofu to the stew.
- Cover pot and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Serve in a bowl with fresh coriander.
Full directions for how to make Tofu and Vegetable Stew are in the printable recipe card below.
Tofu and Vegetable Stew FAQs
Why use tofu to replace meat?
Because of the tofu in the recipe, this stew provides plant-based protein to the body. Tofu is the traditional meat substitute that comes to mind when considering vegetarianism or a meatless diet. Despite its neutral taste and soy composition, the tofu quickly absorbs the flavor of the food with which it is prepared!
Recipe
Tofu and Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook onion and garlic in an oiled pot over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add diced celery and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree.
- Extend stew with a little water. The carrots should be covered with tomato sauce.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cut tofu into cubes.
- Add the potatoes and tofu to the stew.
- Cover pot and simmer for at least 20 minutes over low heat until the carrots are tender under the fork.
- Serve in a bowl, sprinkled with fresh coriander.
nahp says
FYI, in the United States and Canada, people refer to the leaves of Coriandrum sativum as "cilantro" and the seed/fruit as "coriander." The pictures make it pretty clear what you mean, but someone might get confused.