COOK WITH ME: Vegan FRENCH Cooking??? HOW DOES IT TASTE?

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice mimics the sweetness of wine without the cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos provide a similar umami flavor at a lower price.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be made from scraps and is more economical.

Boil chopped potatoes in water for about 15 minutes until softened, adding a pinch of salt.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a heated wok.

Saute chopped onions in the wok for 4-5 minutes until cooked.

Add chopped carrots, mushrooms, and soaked soy curls to the wok.

Add 2/3 cup of green peas and some chickpeas to the mixture.

Add minced garlic and a mixture of spices including dried thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Saute the mixture for 1 minute.

Pour in red wine and mix well.

Add a mixture of vegetable broth and soy sauce, then cover and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until carrots are cooked.

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