Vegan Cacciatore
A hearty Italian-style stew of browned mushrooms, chickpeas, peppers, and olives simmered in a savory tomato and red wine sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, then cook until browned and their released moisture has evaporated.
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Step 2
Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, onion, carrots, bell peppers, and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt to the Dutch oven; cook over medium heat until the vegetables begin to soften.
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Step 3
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, rosemary, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
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Step 4
Pour in the red wine and scrape up the browned residue from the bottom. Simmer over medium heat until the wine reduces by about half.
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Step 5
Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, rinsed and drained chickpeas, bay leaves, and remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt. Return the browned mushrooms, bring to a gentle simmer, then cook uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens.
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Step 6
Stir in the olives and simmer over low heat until warmed through.
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Step 7
Remove and discard the bay leaves. Fold in the parsley and serve the cacciatore hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, use within 4 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- hot, thick tomato sauce can cause burns
- cooked leftovers require prompt refrigeration