Ingredients

• 1.5 cups - Textured vegetable protein or TVP chunks
• 3 tbsp - all - purpose flour
• 2 tsp - Mixed, dried herbs: basil, rosemary and oregano (Thyme, sage - optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp - Canola or other vegetable oil
• 1 - Medium onion, chopped
• 3 - Carrots, cut into rings
• 2 - Potatoes, diced
• 2 - Celery sticks, chopped
• 4 cloves - Garlic, minced

How to Make Savoury Veg Protein Stew

• Mix the TVP chunks with flour, herbs, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Heat oil in a skillet and saute the chunks in batches until they develop a nice brown crust and transfer to a plate.
• In the same skillet, adding more oil (if necessary) saute onions, carrots, potatoes, celery sticks, cloves and garlic.
• Bring the stew to a boil, lower the heat, and then simmer for 45 minutes so the flavours blend together.
• Add more salt, pepper or herbs if needed.
• Immediately after turning off the heat, add 1-2 tbsp vegan butter which helps round out the flavours and adds a great smoothness to the stew.
• Garnish with some parsley or sage.
• Recipe courtesy: Holy Cow Vegan.