Vegetable Stock

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Vegetable Stock
45 min.
10
56kcal

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There's something incredibly comforting about a rich, homemade vegetable stock. Perfect for elevating your soups, stews, and sauces, this vegan and gluten-free stock is both nutritious and delicious. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a flavorful base that showcases the vibrant tastes of fresh vegetables, making it a fantastic addition to your pantry.

This vegetable stock is a testament to the beauty of plant-based cooking. By utilizing readily available ingredients like broccoli stems, leeks, and kale, you can create a savory broth that captures the essence of the vegetables while also promoting a sustainable lifestyle. Not only does this recipe cater to vegans and vegetarians, but it is also free from gluten and dairy, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences.

As the stock simmers, it transforms into a fragrant potion that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, inviting everyone to gather around. Whether you’re preparing a hearty vegetable soup or a delicate risotto, this homemade stock will provide the depth of flavor that store-bought options simply can't match. Plus, with its low calorie count at just 56 kcal per serving, it's a guilt-free addition to any meal.

So, roll up your sleeves and embrace the art of cooking with vegetables by creating this flavorful vegetable stock. It's not just a recipe; it's an invitation to craft delicious and wholesome meals that bring joy and nourishment to your table.

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli 
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  •  carrots chopped
  • stalks celery with leaves chopped
  • cups kale 
  •  leek rinsed chopped well
  •  cabbage leaves green
  •  onion with skins, chopped
  • tablespoon salt 
  •  turnip with skins, chopped

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over high heat until it starts to ripple.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, leeks, onions, and turnip. Cook, stirring, until brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add 6 quarts water and the salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, add the cabbage leaves, broccoli stems, and kale stems, and simmer for 25 minutes. Strain, cool, and store for use as needed.
  5. Reprinted with permission from Vedge: 100 Plates Large and Small That Redefine Vegetable Cooking by Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby. Copyright © 2013 Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby; photographs copyright © 2013 Michael Spain-Smith. Published by The Experiment, LLC.

Nutrition Facts

Calories56kcal
Protein11.6%
Fat16.9%
Carbs71.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.68
Glycemic Load
3.07
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.874347774879%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.34mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Isorhamnetin
2.09mg
Kaempferol
4.09mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
6.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:55.63kcal
2.78%
Fat:1.14g
1.75%
Saturated Fat:0.12g
0.78%
Carbohydrates:10.86g
3.62%
Net Carbohydrates:7.99g
2.91%
Sugar:4.44g
4.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:753.9mg
32.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.76g
3.52%
Vitamin A:7021.38IU
140.43%
Vitamin K:55.32µg
52.69%
Vitamin C:30.75mg
37.27%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.87%
Folate:49µg
12.25%
Fiber:2.86g
11.45%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.74%
Potassium:326.15mg
9.32%
Calcium:61.94mg
6.19%
Magnesium:20.43mg
5.11%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.07%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.86%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.85%
Phosphorus:47.96mg
4.8%
Iron:0.82mg
4.54%
Copper:0.08mg
3.77%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.7%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.19%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Selenium:0.99µg
1.41%
Source:Epicurious