Description
A comforting and nutritious Vegetable Miso Stew that brings together fresh vegetables and the rich umami flavor of miso, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, daikon radish, bell peppers, kale or spinach)
- 1 cup shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle in olive oil. Sauté finely chopped onions until golden and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for another minute.
- Stir in chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk miso paste with a ladle of hot broth. Add back to the pot.
- Let stew simmer for about 20 minutes, adding tofu if using.
- Add leafy greens and sesame oil, cooking for a few more minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have available. This stew is versatile and can accommodate various ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable stew, miso, healthy recipe, vegan, comfort food