It doesn’t get any more hearty and comforting than stew! But if you’re eating vegan or vegetarian, stew recipes can be tricky to find – they are, after all, typically defined as a combination of meat and veggies simmered until thick and rich.

So today, I thought I would gather 15 different vegetarian stews for your perusing (and eating) pleasure! We’ve got a little of everything here, from veggie versions of your traditional beef-and-potatoes stews to wonderfully creamy curries to garlicky bean stews that definitely satisfy. I even included a chili recipe (and a link to a bunch more!) because in my book, meatless chili definitely counts as a vegetarian stews recipe!

West African Inspired Sweet Potato, Peanut, & Chickpea Stew

Grab a spoon! It’s time to dig in to meatless comfort food nirvana.

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Vegetarian Stews with Beans

Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew

Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew recipe - vegan, gluten-free, delicious!
Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew
With hearty butter beans and spinach, this garlicky stew is so comforting and delicious with a big hunk of bread.
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Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew recipe - vegan, gluten-free, delicious!

Borlotti Bean Stew

Vegan Bean Stew with Borlotti Beans
A thick and rich tomato-based stew with Borlotti Beans (aka cranberry beans) and sweet corn. Perfect for late summer! I love all the flavor-builders in this one – crushed red peppers, veggie bouillon, tomato paste, white wine … yum.
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Vegan Ground Beef & Baked Bean Stew

Vegan Ground Beef & Baked Bean Stew
This hearty stew utilizes vegetarian ground beef and baked beans for a thick, rich, and flavorful stew. I love the fluffy dumplings on top!
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Chickpea Stews

Moroccan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Stew

Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea & Sweet Potato Stew
This vegan stew is so hearty and cozily spiced. Thick with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach – so satisfying with a scoop of quinoa or brown rice.
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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Peanut Stew
Sweet potatoes, peanut butter, spinach, cumin … the comforting west-African-inspired combo results in the heartiest, most flavorful vegan stew around.
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Chickpea & Tomato Curry

Chickpea & Tomato Curry
A simple, creamy curry with hearty chickpeas, sweet tomatoes, and creamy coconut milk. On the table fast – in less than 30 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Red Lentil &
Chickpea Curry w/Potatoes & Peas

Slow Cooker Red Lentil Chickpea Curry with Potatoes & Peas
Hearty, full of flavor, a relatively short list of ingredients, and basically hands-off. That’s what I call the perfect dinner recipe! I love this chickpea curry recipe and I hope you do too.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin, Chickpea,
& Red Lentil Curry

Slow Cooker Pumpkin, Chickpea, & Red Lentil Curry
Creamy, hearty, and full of flavor, this vegan Indian-inspired Crock Pot recipe is so easy to assemble. A perfect weeknight dinner for fall (or any season!)
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Vegan Chorizo & Chickpea Stew

Vegan Chorizo & Chickpea Stew
With bold soy chorizo, this spicy chickpea stew is simple yet full of flavor. I love the short list of ingredients and the total time for this recipe is only 25 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights!
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Chickpea Stew

Chickpea Stew
This vegetarian stew has chickpeas simmered in a savory tomato base. Oregano, paprika, chili flakes, and parsley add flavor.
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Lentil Vegetarian Stews Recipes

Instant Pot Golden Lentil & Spinach Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Instant Pot Golden Lentil & Spinach Soup
Okay, so this one's technically considered a soup, but in my opinion the thick and hearty nature of this lentil soup makes it really stew-like. We've got lentils, turmeric, cumin, and other veggies & seasonings, along with spinach, for a hearty Instant Pot soup/stew that is so tasty!
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Vegan Lentil Stew

Vegan Lentil Stew
With two different kinds of lentils and nearly 25 grams of protein per serving, this hearty brown stew uses a bouillon base, dry white wine, and a touch of balsamic vinegar for tons of flavor.
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Vegetable Stews

Vegan Stew

Vegan Stew
With tender veggies simmered in a hearty gravy, this vegan stew recipe skips the beef for a satiating, nutritious stew.
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Mushroom Stew

Hearty Mushroom Stew with Potatoes
This lighter version of classic stew features umami-rich mushrooms for a thick and rich stew that satisfies!
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Vegetarian Chili

You might not think of chili right off the bat when you’re considering vegetarian stews (guilty!) but – chili is totally a stew! I have loads of vegetarian chili recipes if you’d like to browse, but here is one of my very faves:

20-Minute Vegetarian White Bean Chili

20-Minute Vegetarian White Bean Chili
I’m always surprised by how complex this tastes considering it only takes 20 minutes! Three kinds of beans add interest to this simple (and fast) vegetarian/vegan white bean chili recipe. A weeknight go-to around here!
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Do you have a favorite vegetarian or vegan stew recipe? Please share in the comments below!

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