CI Living Vegetarian Irish Stew Reveal

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock enhances flavor and reduces sodium.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still being neutral.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried herbs are often more cost-effective.

Colleen discusses the ease of making the vegetarian Irish stew and mentions the need for some chopping.

She emphasizes that most ingredients are common and likely found in people's homes.

Colleen advises checking labels on vegetable stock to ensure it's vegan, as some may contain egg products.

She mentions that the earlier version of the stew made was gluten-free, indicating it was made without flour.

Colleen suggests that to thicken the stew without flour, one can increase the heat to evaporate some liquid.

She recommends pairing the stew with gluten-free corn muffins or traditional soda bread for those not needing gluten-free options.

Cooking Techniques

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