Spicy Vegetarian Stew (slow cooker) has a bit of a bite to it. It's also a bit sweet. The combination is terrific.
Spicy Vegetarian Stew is a slow cooker recipe.
Don and I made this scrumptious Spicy Vegetarian Stew while visiting my daughter and her family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin awhile ago. We planned to be out most of the day, so we whipped up this slow cooker recipe to eat when we got home, putting together on-hand ingredients and adding spices that naturally go together.
The spices make it a little spicy and the fruit adds sweetness. I learned about putting sweet with spicy from some of our African friends, who often add dried fruit to their foods. If you make this recipe, be sure to let us know how you like it.
Another recipe that includes dried apricots (and is fabulous) is African Stew. You might like to try one, too.
We ate our Spicy Vegetarian Stew over rice and loved it. When I created the nutrition labels, I was surprised to find there is not much difference in the nutritional values between white rice and brown rice. Brown rice is a little lower in calories and just a bit higher in fiber. I like both of them and tend to eat white rice if I want a milder flavor. What's your preference?
What You Need
Well, of course you need a slow cooker. I have a simple, manual slow cooker, but wouldn't it be nice to have a programmable one? You'll need measuring cups and spoons, a knife and a cutting board, along with a sauté pan. A rice cooker is helpful if you plan to serve it over rice.
Spicy Vegetarian Stew Recipe
Spicy Vegetarian Stew (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 red pepper (chopped)
- 8-10 baby carrots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 6-8 red potatoes (quartered)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can artichoke hearts (drained and quartered)
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup dried apricots (diced)
Instructions
- Sauté the onions in the oil until they are transparent, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add the red peppers and carrots and cook until slightly softened and the carrots begin to turn a bit brown.
- Add all the spices (garlic, cumin, fennel, coriander, red pepper/cayenne, cinnamon, paprika) and sauté about 1 minute to release the flavor.
- Dump this mixture into your crockpot/slow cooker.
- Add the potatoes, beans, artichokes, cherries and vegetable broth and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- 10 minutes before serving, add the dried apricots and stir.
- Serve hot, by itself or over rice or greens.
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Recipe Nutrition Information
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Slow Cooker Spicy Vegetarian Stew Nutrition Label. Each serving is about 1 cup. (Does not include rice.)
Cooked White Rice Nutrition Label. Each serving is ¼ cup cooked rice.
Cooked Brown Rice Nutrition Label. Each serving is ¼ cup cooked rice.
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Spicy Vegetarian Stew (Slow Cooker Recipe) is a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet. Great combo!
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