Description
Bursting with an array of nourishing vegetables this Instant Pot Vegan Creamy Veggie Stew is a delightful symphony of taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium celery ribs, sliced
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 – [ 8 oz. can ] tomato sauce
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 5 to 6 cups diced potatoes
Cashew Cream Ingredients:
- ½ cup [raw] cashews
- 1 cup water
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (+/-)
- ¾ teaspoon dried ground rosemary (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon dried sage (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon regular chili powder (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (+/-)
- ¼ to 2 teaspoons sea salt (+/-)
- Pinch to ½ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- 1 bay leaf
Other Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] lima beans, drained
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] corn, drained
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] green beans, drained
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups frozen peas
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried ground rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the bay leaf) into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Place the cashews into a small bowl, cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then drain off the water (and discard). Reserve until making the cashew cream in Step 5.
- In the meantime, place all the Base Ingredients, the Spice/Herb Mix, and all the Other Ingredients into the Instant Pot. Stir well, tuck in the bay leaf.
- Set the Instant Pot to Manual Pressure High for 5 minutes. When finished, press Cancel, allow to sit for 10 minutes, then do a Quick Release.
- In the meantime, place the soaked cashews and water into a high-speed blender, blend on high until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
- Once all the pressure is released from the Instant Pot, carefully remove the lid, remove and discard the bay leaf, then stir in the Cashew Cream and all the Finishing Ingredients. Allow to sit for 4 minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 8 to 10 (makes 12 cups)