Korean-style Vegetable Stew

Korean-style Vegetable Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth, perfect for a nutritious vegetarian lunch. With its rich and aromatic flavors, this stew warms the soul and nourishes the body.

Ingredients

• Carrot - 100 grams, sliced
• Zucchini - 100 grams, sliced
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
• Potato - 150 grams, diced
• Onion - 50 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the sliced carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, and potato to the pot and stir well for another 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the soy sauce and Korean red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped green onions just before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• Low in calories while providing a good source of dietary fiber.

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