Vegan Stew

By AJloves2cook

This hearty stew is so delicious, even meat lovers won't miss the meat.

Ingredients

• 1 Large Red Onion, diced
• 3 Tbs Garlic, diced
• 3 Tbs Oil, Olive or Sunflower
• 3 Carrots, chopped into 1/2 inch medallions
• 1 Zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch medallions
• 1/4 Cup Walnut pieces
• 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 Cups Boiling Water
• 1 Tbs (heaping) Vegetable Base
• 1 Cup Couscous
• 1 tsp Basil, dried flakes
• 1 tsp Parsley, dried flakes
• 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Set Crock Pot to Brown (or do this step in a Large Pan), add Onion, Oil, Garlic, Carrots, Zucchini & Walnuts place lid on & let brown until onions are caramelized.

In a large glass measuring bowl, put the water & Vegetable Base & heat in microwave 2 1/2 minutes or until boiling. Add Couscous, Basil, Parsley & Oregano, stir & let steep for 5 minutes.

Stir vegies in Crock Pot, pour in Couscous & liquid mixture. Put lid back on. Let simmer for another 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.

Stir in the can of Diced tomatoes & replace lid. Turn off Crock Pot & let sit for 5 minutes. Serve in bowls.