How To Swap The Meat For Vegetarian Goulash - Tasting Table

"If you've ever visited Hungary or sampled some of the several Hungarian dishes you need to try at least once, it's likely you know about goulash - the European country's beloved national dish. While the meaty-stew goodness that is goulash (gulyás) has been a staple since the 18th century, it is possible to transform the hearty dish into a satisfying and delicious plant-based meal by swapping the beef for filling vegetables like turnips, carrots, and potatoes, protein-rich legumes, or even soy meat substitutes like tempeh."

"Just add an extra 1 or 2 cups of chopped root vegetables and add them to the simmering stock for the last 30 minutes or so of cooking time as you normally would. If you're looking for some added protein, swap the meat for about 15-ounces of packaged tempeh, or tofu, sautéd along with your aromatics prior to adding the broth."

Goulash can be transformed into a plant-based meal by substituting beef with root vegetables (turnips, carrots, potatoes), legumes, or soy meat substitutes like tempeh. Add an extra one to two cups of chopped root vegetables and simmer them in the stock for the final 30 minutes of cooking. For protein, use about 15 ounces of packaged tempeh or extra-firm tofu sautéed with aromatics before adding broth and press tofu to prevent it falling apart. Reserve canned beans for the last 10 minutes; add raw beans or lentils earlier and increase liquid. Replace beef broth with vegetable broth or water and add extra cooking liquid to achieve a slightly thinner-than-stew consistency.

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