Braised Vegetables (Cozy & Healthy Side Dish!)

Here’s how to prepare the best roasted veggies, a comforting and healthy side dish that tastes like it’s been roasted all day!

When Alex said he would make me braised veggies, I was skeptical. Then I tasted them and immediately exclaimed, “Wow! These veggies taste like they’ve been roasted under a chicken all day. While they’re plant-based and healthy, they’re loaded with flavors that take convenience to the next level. These braised veggies are the perfect accompaniment to any main course, along with the jewel-colored purple onion and orange carrot. Ready to stew?

How to Make Braised Vegetables (Easier Than You Think!)

Braised veggies sounds fancy, but here’s the thing. They’re humble and easy to make! What is stewing It is a cooking method in which food is sautéed at a high temperature and then cooked in liquid in the oven. This technique is often used with meat, and often the vegetables are braised at the same time as the meat. But you can also stew vegetables on their own! Here are the basic steps on how to do it (or go to the recipe below):

Step 1: Cut the vegetables into small pieces, then sauté the onion, carrots and celery.

While you preheat the oven to 350 degrees, cut the vegetables. Vegetables can be cut into large pieces here (approximate size see below). You choose a rustic atmosphere. To stew the vegetables, you need a Dutch Oven or a large cast-iron pot with a lid. Drizzle with olive oil and sauté the onion for 2 minutes, then add the carrot for a further 2 minutes. This softens the tougher vegetables and preserves the flavor.

Step 2: Add the potatoes, spices and water to the pot and cook for about 45 minutes.

Then add the remaining ingredients: potatoes, garlic, herbs and balsamic vinegar, which gives a tart undertone. Add water and cover the pot. Now comes the easy part: pop it in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, until the larger chunks of veggies are tender when you pierce them with a fork. An amazing aroma will begin to fill your kitchen!

Step 3: Remove the vegetables and reduce the cooking juices until thickened. So serve!

Once the stewed veggies are tender, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a bowl. Here’s where it gets refined: you’ll notice there’s plenty of juice left at the bottom of the glass. You put the pan back on the stove and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the juice is reduced by about half. Then you can pour this sauce over the vegetables before serving. It’s flavorful and savory and enhances the flavor even more!

Ways to serve stewed vegetables

What does this stewed vegetable look like? Tender, hearty and hearty, with herbs and the added flavor of those spicy cooking juices. They taste like they’ve been fried with a chicken, but there’s no meat to speak of! It is ideal for a leisurely and hearty meal, whether without meat or with a traditional meat dish. It’s a healthy whole plant (WFPB) side dish that’s so delicious it’ll appeal to everyone. Here are some great ways to serve these stewed vegetables (aside from the traditional roast):

Healthier side dish recipes

Braising is perfect for fall and winter when you’re looking for some comforting and hearty sides. Here are some healthy side dish recipes to complement your fall and winter meals!

• Best Roasted Vegetables How to roast veggies with the best spice mix! This epic roast vegetable fills two baking sheets and takes 30 minutes to roast.
• Easy Arugula Salad Here’s the easiest salad you’ll ever make! This easy arugula salad is foolproof: you don’t even have to make any dressing. Add pomegranate seeds for a wintry touch.
• Lemony Steamed Green Beans These zesty steamed green beans are the quintessential easy side dish! This healthy recipe complements almost every dinner. Or try our other steamed vegetables!

This recipe for stewed vegetables is…

Vegetarian, gluten-free, plant-based, vegan and dairy-free.