Asian Vegetable Pan Stew

East meets west tonight in this terrific Western-style stew with an Asian accent.  Lots of plentiful root vegetables: sweet potatoes, carrots, yam, rutabaga and onion will dazzle your tastebuds. Fresh cilantro and basil, with citrus overtones are also worked into this European-style brown gravy. You’ll make some delicious and hearty marinated/grilled tofu to finish the Asian flair of this meal. Make the stew early in the day. 


If using homemade Marinated Grilled Tofu, go to “Tips and Timesavers” and make it before starting this recipe.

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Asian Vegetable Stew

Produce                                                                                                                  

garlic (if needed)

1 medium onion

1 small package fresh dill

1 bunch fresh basil

1 bunch fresh cilantro

1 head celery (if needed)

one 8 inch zucchini

1 red bell pepper

1 medium sweet potato

1 medium yam

2 medium rutabagas

1 Portobello mushroom

4-5 cremini mushrooms

2 limes

Canned/Dried Foods                                                                                             

canola oil (if needed)

sesame oil (if needed)

one 32 oz. box low-sodium vegetable broth

low-sodium soy sauce (if needed)

balsamic vinegar (if needed)

rice wine vinegar (if needed)

unbleached all-purpose flour (if needed)

1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

white wine to cook with (if needed)

Frozen Foods
Meat/Fish/Poultry 

Chilled Foods/Dairy                                                                                                     

one 16 oz. package ultra-firm tofu

Additional Items whole wheat or herb rolls (one per diner)

Nutritional Value Asian Vegetable Pan Stew

Nutritional Analysis

Asian Vegetable Stew

Per Serving

Calories: 560

Protein: 27 g

Carbohydrates: 77 g

Total Fat: 11 g

(Saturated Fat: .5 g)

Dietary Fiber: 13 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 880 mg

% calories from fat: 18.6%

Serving Size

2-1/2 C. stew plus 1 multigrain roll or multigrain toast.