Lyonnaise-style Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

In the original Filipino dish, Utan, the vegetables are typically cooked in a clear broth flavored with shrimp paste. However, in this Lyonnaise-inspired version, the stew is prepared with a rich and flavorful broth, using herbs like thyme and parsley for added depth. The Lyonnaise cuisine is also known for its use of butter and cream, but this recipe omits those ingredients to keep the dish light and healthy. We alse have the original recipe for Utan, so you can check it out.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 7g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 27g, 7g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced carrots, green beans, and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic.
3. 3.
   Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4.
   Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5.
   Remove the bay leaf from the stew before serving. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. 6.
   Ladle the Lyonnaise-style vegetable stew into bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Carrots — Make sure to slice the carrots evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
• Green beans — Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces for easy eating.
• Potatoes — Dice the potatoes into small cubes to ensure they cook through within the given time.

Tips & Tricks

• For a heartier version, you can add cooked white beans or chickpeas to the stew.
• Serve the Lyonnaise-style vegetable stew with crusty bread for a complete meal.
• Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what is in season or what you have on hand.
• If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash some of the cooked vegetables with a fork before serving.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve the Lyonnaise-style vegetable stew hot in individual bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can drizzle a little olive oil on top of the stew and sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper.